Donna Jean Moore, 93, of Perry passed away Aug. 5, 2026. She was born April, 2, 1933, to Loyal and Wilma Stout in central Iowa.
Donna held various positions throughout her adult life, including working for the U.S. Postal Service and at various grocery stores, including Mutts, Safeway, United and Dave’s. She was also the City Clerk-Treasurer in Berkley, Iowa, when her husband, Sonny, was the mayor. She also worked at Perry Manor for many years as the head of maintenance, and she supervised housekeeping and laundry.
Donna enjoyed reading, fishing, camping and bowling. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. She never measured anything when she would cook, and she made the best homemade pie. If you left Donna’s house hungry, it was your own fault.
She loved her dogs, Corky, Tilley, Penny and Missy.
Most of all ,she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George “Sonny” Moore; daughter, Connie Magner; grandson, Elijah Moore; parents; and siblings, Kathryn Kirlin, Barbara Winebrenner and Jim Stout.
Donna is survived by her children, Linda (Jim) Hein and Jeff (Suzanne) Moore; son-in-law, Gerry Magner; grandchildren, Derek, Jessica, Darin, Melanie, Zach and Tyler; step-grandson, Gerry Jr.; 15 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Stout; sister-in- law, Pauline Moore; brother-in-law, Keith (Gay) Moore; cousin, Janice Haberkorn; and many other loving family members.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Violet Hill Cemetery at 1700 Park St. in Perry, with a time of lunch and fellowship to follow at Grand Junction Community Center at 212 Main St. E. in Grand Junction.