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Birth	:	22 Aug 1928 Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	22 Jan 2010 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 3 Lot 203 Plot 05
Inscription	:	"MOM" "PARENTS OF LINDA, TERRY & BRENDA"
Description	:	BRUMBAUGH, DONNA LEA—Donna Lea Brumbaugh was born to Harold N. and May Knape Corliss on August 22, 1928, on a farm near Hebron and passed away on January 22, 2010, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 81 years, five months. She was one of four children in the family. Donna said that she did not like farming and instead wanted lights and a flush toilet and so pursued other directions in life. She went to country school for three years, at which time her parents moved to town. She went to town school... Read More	BRUMBAUGH, DONNA LEA—Donna Lea Brumbaugh was born to Harold N. and May Knape Corliss on August 22, 1928, on a farm near Hebron and passed away on January 22, 2010, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 81 years, five months. She was one of four children in the family. Donna said that she did not like farming and instead wanted lights and a flush toilet and so pursued other directions in life. She went to country school for three years, at which time her parents moved to town. She went to town school and graduated from Hebron High School with the class of 1945, at the age of 16. She really liked school, especially enjoying English and acting in plays. After graduation, she worked in a grocery store in Hebron as a cashier. Donna recalled that those were the days of gas rationing and using coupons for groceries, so even simple things became difficult. Donna met Jim Brumbaugh just after he returned from the service and they were married August 17, 1946. They were blessed with three children, Linda, Terry and Brenda. They made their home in Hebron where Donna kept busy raising her family, as well as doing other jobs. For whatever reason, Jim bought her a restaurant to run, which she said was the hardest work she ever did. She relates that one of the busiest days ever was during a blizzard, when it seemed everyone needed to come to town. In addition to running the restaurant for two years, Donna also worked in Stewart’s Pharmacy and the J.C. Penney Store. The Brumbaugh family moved to Geneva in 1962, where Donna worked for the ASCS office for ten years. She also had a job working one day a week in Elder Jewelry. Donna really enjoyed this work, so she was delighted when Jim purchased the store from Mrs. Elder, as well as purchasing one in York. Donna finished out her working years by moving to York and running York jewelry. When she retired in 1994, she moved back to Geneva, where she had her mother live with her until she died in 1996. Donna was also a friend to other elderly folks, helping them in any way she could. Donna’s hobbies included cooking, sewing crocheting and reading. Donna also loved traveling with family over the years and enjoyed boating and water skiing. In addition to family trips, she enjoyed many trips with the York Fun club and even went on a cruise with them one year. Donna was also a member of many different clubs and organizations which included Geneva United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, Bridge Club, Yorkshire Playhouse, and the York Chamber of Commerce. Donna was admitted to Heritage Crossings on March 20, 2006, during a blizzard, after suffering her third stroke. She did skilled therapy there and moved into the assisted living facility on April 17, 2006. She kept busy at Heritage with her own pursuits, much of the time playing jokes on her fellow residents. She also made it her personal mission to sing “Happy Birthday” to each and every staff member on their special day. It was not unusual to see her walking outside, even on cold days, as well as “cruising the halls” of the nursing home, where she stopped and visited with everyone she saw. Donna’s motto was “Whatever life dealt me, I’ve handled it as best I could!” Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and May Corliss and life-long friend Jim Brumbaugh. She is survived by children Linda Nunns and husband Bob; Brenda Becker and husband Mike; Terry Brumbaugh; grandchildren, Al Gibbs and wife, Angela, Robby Nunns and fiancé Megan Bennet, Jessica Becker, Annie Becker and Eric Becker; great-grandsons, Ashton and Aspen Gibbs; brothers, Harold and Judy Corliss; John and Donna Corliss; sister, Marsha and Jerry Johnson; and special friends, Steve and Mary Taylor. Memorial services were held on January 28 at Heritage Crossings Chapel in Geneva with Pastor Ron Harris officiating. Leila Barker played the songs “Amazing Grace” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” Burial was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal February 3rd, 2010 page 10

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Donna Lea Corliss Brumbaugh death on 22 Jan 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
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