Donna Mae Perkins October 1, 1933 - January 29, 2024

Donna Mae, Purdy, Perkins, ninety, passed away on January 29^th, 2024, at the home of Jeff and Robin Perkins in Payson, Utah.

Donna was born October 1^st, 1933, at Dee Hospital in Ogden, Weber, Utah to Charles Vernon Purdy and Margie, Caroline, Shaw, Purdy. Donna graduated from Covina, CA High School majoring in homemaking and it was there she met her Jack.

Donna and Jack dated at the first In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, CA, and to the end of her life enjoyed having a burger and fries at In-N-Out. Donna married Jack Perkins Jr. on October 5^th, 1951, and was later sealed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Los Angeles Temple on May 8^th, 1981.

Donna enjoyed gardening, quilting, family history, sewing, Laker/Dodger games, In-N-Out, and being with her grandchildren. Her sons have fond memories of family camping trips and meals including cakes and pies.

Donna worked for Bank of America in Baldwin Park, CA, and later Savon Drug Store with her best friend, Donna Stevenson and later worked for the aerospace industry.

Donna served in various callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including Cub Scout den mother, primary, family history consultant, and a temple worker at the Provo Temple.

Donna and Jack have three sons, Gregory Dean (deceased), Larry Ray, and Jeffrey Jack. Donna is survived by her younger sister, Judy Grantham, children, Greg’s wife, Jan, Larry (Becky) and Jeff (Robin) and grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer (Brian), Brian (Ingrid), Mallory (Branden), Dustin (Aubrey), Melanie (Kaulin), and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Donna was always encouraging her family members to do better and enjoyed their accomplishments, and her life was a testimony of faith and perseverance.

A viewing will be held on Friday, February 9^th from 5-7 pm at Walker Mortuary, 587  South 100 West, Payson Utah, and the next day at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Payson, Utah 19^th Ward chapel,  482 West 1400 South from 9:45-10:45 am. Funeral services will be held there after 11 am. Donna will be buried alongside Jack at the Payson City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Donna’s caregiver, Lisa, and the iCare staff including Donna’s nurse, Bonnie, and her CNA, Jessica.