Donna Mae Simonian
April 23, 1928 - July 17, 2012
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Donna Mae Simonian
April 23, 1928 - July 17, 2012
Obituary
Donna Mae Bauer Simonian, 84, of Huntington Beach, CA went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
She was born to the late Eva and Edward Bauer in Culbertson, Nebraska on April 23, 1928. Growing up on the family farm and graduating from Culbertson High School in 1945, Donna was an avid fan of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1940’s and married Ashot Sam Simonian in 1953. Together they raised 8 children in Whittier then Montebello, CA prior to relocating to Orange County.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and is preceded in death by her brother Harold Bauer and sister Jean Miller. Donna is survived by her husband Ashot Sam Simonian; brother Donn Bauer and 8 children: Linda Simonian, Cindy Simonian, Teri Robertson, Jeff Simonian, Steven Simonian, Sondra Colby, Connie Der Torossian and Craig Simonian, as well as 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Donna was a loving, caring mother who enjoyed traveling, singing, playing the organ, and spending time with her family.
A celebration of her life will be held at Mariners Church in Irvine on Saturday, August 4th at 2:00 PM.
29 responses to Donna Mae Simonian
Yasmen Simonian says:
July 29, 2012
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July 30, 2012
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July 30, 2012
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Ryan Robertson says:
July 30, 2012
I’ll never forget how Grandma Donna came to visit me for a class project in elementary school and how we had so much fun doing things around Seattle for a few days after. Grandma was one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. I’ll miss you and love you always!
Ryan Robertson
Vish says:
July 31, 2012
I am sorry for all your loss. But I am glad to know that she led a complete and a happy life with a wonderful family.