Donna J. Gilbertson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donna J. Gilbertson (West Des Moines, Iowa), whose life came to an end on April 24, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Donna has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Paine and Lillian Paine (Stumpf); and her daughter Jean Ann Larson (Gilbertson). She is survived by: her husband John Erick Gilbertson; her sons, Jon Gilbertson (Christine) of Clive, Jay Gilbertson (Melanie) of Inlet Beach and Jim Gilbertson (Leslie) of Ankeny; and her sister Marguerite Staley (Garry) of Webster City. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
