Donna Jean Polumsky

Donna Jean Jeremiah Polumsky, 84, of Walla Walla, WA entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2013.

Donna was born to E. Ray Jeremiah and Lillian Rose Eaton on October 20, 1928. After graduating from Waitsburg High School in 1946, Donna attended Washington State University for a year before attending the St. Mary's Nursing School in 1947. Donna graduated from nursing school in 1950 and worked both at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla and Sutter Hospital in Sacramento, California before finding her true passion at the Veteran's Memorial Hospital in Walla Walla. Donna worked at the VA Hospital from 1953-1985 where she helped start the Drug and Alcohol Program, served as head nurse on Wards 6 and 8 and spent 15 years as an Assistant Chief. On March 5th, 1951, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Richard A Polumsky in Reno, Nevada. They enjoyed traveling around the United States in their motorhome, playing cards, attending Wa-Hi and Whitman College sporting events and spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchild. Donna was an active community member, volunteering for Meals-On-Wheels and serving as member of the Women's Elk Club, NARFE, St. Mary's Nurses Alumni, and the Sunshine Club.

Donna is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard Polumsky; daughters, Jeanine Proctor (Jim Proctor) and Teresa Maddess (Dwight Maddess); grandchildren, Koby Jenkins (Justin Jenkins), Robyn Maddess, Jennifer Maddess, Jeremy Maddess and Morgan Maddess; great grandson Riley Jenkins; sister, Verla Bushnell and brother, Jerry Jeremiah. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Ray and Lillian Jeremiah and her brother, Raymond Jeremiah.

Donna was loved and respected by all who knew her. A Memorial Service in Donna's honor will be held at Assumption Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM where she has been a member since 1952. Memorial contributions may be made to Walla Walla Community Hospice through the Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA.