Donna Mae Switzer

Donna Mae was born in Hawarden, Iowa on August 28,1929 to Ralph and Lottie (Brenner) Kurvink. She was the youngest of 7 children. Her mother died when Donna was 12 years old, leaving her father and sisters to care for her. In 1942, Donna moved to Los Angeles along with her father and sister Marion. In 1946 Donna moved to Sierra Madre to live with her oldest sister and brother in law.

On July 15, 1950 Donna Mae married Glidden Charles "Bud" Switzer.

In addition to caring for their four children, Donna worked at Pasadena Christian School in various roles from copy clerk to playground monitor, and also worked at Maranatha High School in the office for a short time. The family enjoyed many camping trips around the country, visiting many of the national parks, museums and monuments. Click an image below to enlarge.

Donna Mae was always very kind and gracious to the people around her. She had an inner spirit that shone through brightly. Her warm smile, as well as her constant words of encouragement and prayers, will be greatly missed.