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Donna Lee Countryman Story

Birth	:	17 May 1941 Douds, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Feb 2017 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8778020, -91.9354496
Description	:	Donna Lee Story, 75, of Birmingham passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 17, 1941 at her family's farm near Douds, Iowa to Jesse Clyde (J.C.) and Edith Alberta (Bonar) Countryman. She married Melvin Lee Story on December 8, 1962 in Kahoka, Missouri. They were inseparable for the next 52+ years until Melvin's passing September 21, 2015. Donna lived all of her life in Van Buren County and completed the majority of her education at Douds until her senior year where she graduated from the Birmingham... Read More	Donna Lee Story, 75, of Birmingham passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 17, 1941 at her family's farm near Douds, Iowa to Jesse Clyde (J.C.) and Edith Alberta (Bonar) Countryman. She married Melvin Lee Story on December 8, 1962 in Kahoka, Missouri. They were inseparable for the next 52+ years until Melvin's passing September 21, 2015. Donna lived all of her life in Van Buren County and completed the majority of her education at Douds until her senior year where she graduated from the Birmingham High School in1958. After graduation, Donna worked as a housekeeper at Parsons College before becoming a bookkeeper/receptionist at various locations in Fairfield/Birmingham including Pamida, Standard of Beaverdale Lumber, the Vet Clinic, S & R Equipment, and at the KMCD/KIIK 96 Radio Station. In addition to her full-time careers, she worked as a clerk at the Derby Convenience Store. She was also an Avon sales representative for many years; a career in which she received many awards and gained many friendships. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do to make sure she could give her family everything they desired. Donna enjoyed square dancing, gardening, playing cards, attending music shows, reading, collecting recipes, and making crafts. Her biggest joy was spending time with family and friends and watching her flowers grow and the birds and bunnies play in her back yard. She especially treasured participating in her grandchildren's numerous activities. She was always instrumental in helping prepare decorations and mints for many graduations, weddings, and other special family occasions. Her family left to cherish her life are daughters Debi (Don) Steele of Fairfield, Kathy (Randy Arnold) Story of Pella, and Rhonda (Rick) Robinson of Fairfield; 5 grandchildren: Mike (Ashley) Harmon, Kyle (Katie) Harmon, Abby Stickels, Rachel (Shawn) Dorman, Ross Robinson; 3 step-grandchildren: Sandra (Chad) Vice, Nathan (Shana) Steele, Miles (Jordan Thomas) Arnold; 4 great-grandchildren and one due in March, and 2 step-great-grandchildren, along with brother and sister-in-laws, many beloved nieces and nephews, and dear friends. In addition to her husband Melvin, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Veryl, Clifford, Dale, and Dean and sisters Louise Hoskins and Maxine Wolfe. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22 from 6 – 8 pm at the Raymond Funeral Home in Birmingham. Services will be at the Birmingham United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 23 at 10:30 am with Pastor Mary Kathryn Hart officiating. Interment will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Donations may be made to Camp Courageous or to the donor's choice. Obituary published by Raymond Funeral Home in Birmingham

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Donna Lee Countryman Story's memorial is located at: Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA.
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Donna Lee Countryman Story death on 18 Feb 2017 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8778020
Longitude: -91.9354496

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse Clyde “Clyde” Countryman

(1900 - 1978)

Edith Alberta Bonar Countryman

(1901 - 1973)

Spouse

Melvin Lee Story

(1936 - 2015)

Siblings

Dale Wesley Countryman

(1924 - 1999)

Cornelia “Louise” Countryman Hoskins

(1930 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maple Hill Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8778020, -91.9354496

2. Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8788000, -91.9427000

3. United Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8796000, -91.9438000

4. Parkerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8666920, -91.9001710

5. Smith Cemetery
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6. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

7. Winchester Cemetery
Winchester, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8499985, -91.9047012

8. Topping Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8500000, -91.8879670

9. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

10. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

11. Cumberland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

12. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

13. Fordyce Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8388000, -91.8556000

14. White Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

15. Wiley Pioneer Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9087000, -91.8457000

16. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

17. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

18. Miller Chapel Cemetery
Mount Zion, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.8905000

19. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

20. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

21. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

22. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

23. Rogers Cemetery
Mount Zion, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916800, -91.8890600

24. Trumbo Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8166943, -91.8418354