Obituary of Donna Marlene Lindell

Donna Marlene Lindell, age 79, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Havasu Regional Medical Center. Donna was born February 6, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota. She is the daughter of the late Swan Elmer and Gladys (Lindgren) Swanson. Donna graduated from Denfeld High School; and St.Lukes College where she received her Nursing Degree. She started her Group Health career in the Twin Cities, and then became a Nurse Practitioner. On April 6, 1957 Donna married John Ned Lindell in Stillwater, Minnesota. Donna enjoyed watching and playing sports, she was an avid swimmer who spent 3 hours every day in the pool. She was passionate about many things: chocolate making, reading, crafts, knitting, she loved to travel, and she was a master gardener. Donna loved and had a passion for the communities in which she lived: Duluth, Stillwater, and Lake Havasu, AZ. She loved her family and was instrumental in keeping them connected across the miles. She adored her grandchildren; they were a bright light and incredible source of joy. Donna was known for being a caretaker; she cared for and loved everyone and all living beings. She was a true nurse throughout all aspects of life. Donna is survived by her husband, John NedLindell, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; daughter, Kim Louise Lindell, of Bemidji, Minnesota; son, John Ned Lindell Jr. and granddaughters Kayla and Ayana Nguyen, all of River Falls, Wisconsin; sister, Linda (Jim) Dempster, of Clayton, North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Swan Elmer and Gladys Swanson, and brother, Don Swanson. The family will be hosting a celebration of life at a later date. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Donna's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.