Donna Lynne Huntsman

Donna Lynne Huntsman, 49, formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 27 at her home. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 N. Latah St. in Boise. Friends may call to visit with the family from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. prior to the services.

Those attending the services are asked to dress casually and in Boise State University orange and blue.

Burial will follow the services at Hillcrest East Cemetery in La Grande at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Condolences and tributes can be left at www.relyeafuneralchapel.com.

Donna was born Jan. 18, 1961, to Conrad and Marell Huntsman in La Grande. She was the youngest child.

She graduated from high school in La Grande and went on to Treasure Valley Community College for two years where she played on the basketball team. She continued her education at Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande, graduating with her brother, Loren, in 1984.

After graduating from college, she taught school and coached in Lyman, Wyo., for several years. Then she relocated to Boise and began her career in the wholesale floral business. She was a manger at a floral shop where she bought flowers from all over the world. She enjoyed sharing flowers with her extended family and friends.

From an early age, Donna loved sports of all kinds. She was an excellent softball player and played in city leagues for many years. She also enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and the BSU Broncos. Donna loved camping, visiting family and attending games.

Donna considered her dogs - Winner, Oreo and Shoeless - her special pals and she doted on them.

Donna is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Janice Green of Boise, Joyce and Douglas Higley of Emmett, John and JoAnn Huntsman of Athena, Kathleen and Wayne Jensen of Sutherlin, David and Elizabeth Huntsman of Baker City, E. Christine and Gerry Rogalsky of Boise, Vaughn and Elaine Huntsman of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Loren and Shelly Huntsman of Lyman, Wyo.; 25 nieces and 24 nephews; and 76 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Warren; a nephew; and three great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boise Humane Society or the EOU Foundation Mountaineer Club.

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