Donna Joan Dorsey

HEYBURN – Donna Joan Dorsey, 80, of Nampa, and formerly of Heyburn, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at the Polidori Hospice House in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., with her husband, Gene, at her side holding her hand.

Donna was born March 19, 1935, and was the first-born child of Wendell and Louise Cole in Heyburn. She grew up in Heyburn and was an alumni of Heyburn High School. Donna married Gene Dorsey in Burley, Idaho, on June 16, 1952. They made their home in Nampa, Idaho, and wintered in Arizona for more than 20 years. Donna worked for years as a teller at First Security Bank and as manager at Joan Claiborne Insurance. After retirement, Donna and Gene enjoyed many happy years traveling together and spending time with friends and family.

Donna enjoyed crocheting afghans, oil painting, and entertaining family and friends. She was an active member of the Nampa Seventh-day Adventist Church for 57 years and loved Jesus.

She is survived by her husband, Gene; son, Dennis Dorsey; daughters, Cynthia Bowie and Teresa Rue; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Arlene Dockstader, Virgil Cole, Linda Grundman, and Darl Torgerson.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Nampa Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Paul Cemetery, 575 W. 100 N., of Paul.

Friends and family may call from 1until 2 p.m. Monday at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.