Elsie Margaret Donaldson Obituary
In loving memory of Elsie Margaret Donaldson (Longview, Washington), born in Grayling, Michigan, who departed this world on October 27, 2025 at the age of 96. Elsie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elsie Margaret Donaldson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hans Wilhelm and Dagmar Ida Nielson; and her siblings, Edward Nielson, Thyra Nielson, Earl Nielson, Arveley Ficker and Shirley Bond.
She is survived by: her spouse Dale Donaldson; her grandchildren, Heidi, Renee, Lisa, Nicole, Gregory, Lorie, Janice, Jaimie, Dayton, Dustin, Dianda, April and Wayne Andrew; and her children, Margaret (Chuck Rucker), Sylvia (Terry Anderson), Joyce Donaldson, Dale (Norma Donaldson) and Nancy (Wayne Echante). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Grace Lutheran Church (2725 Dover St, Longview, WA 98632).
She also took pride in sewing, quilting, and knitting, often donating her handmade creations to those in need.
