Donna Lou (Griffin) Lincoln passed away in Aurora, Colorado, after a
brief hospital stay on April 29, 2021. She was 88 years young. Donna
was born August 31, 1932, on the family farm north of Jennings Kansas.
She was the third child born to L.E. (Tobe) and Emma (Rohan) Griffin.
Donna grew up in Kanona, Kansas and graduated from Decatur Community
High School in 1950. Donna and Charles Lincoln were married October 18,
1950. Four children were born to their union: Cheryl-Denver, Colorado,
Griff-Oberlin, Kansas, Tracy- Oberlin, Kansas, Judy-Colby, Kansas.
Donna and Charles began their marriage while Charles was in the
United States Air Force. When they returned to Oberlin; Donna began her
career in banking. She worked at the Farmers National Bank until it
changed to Gold Bank where she worked until retirement. Donna was very
active in her community. She was a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America, and Mini Sappa Antique Club.
Donna remained very close to her 2 sisters; Faye Miller and Jean
Zimmerman. They spent countless hours together sewing, attending many
local area craft fairs, and area high school wrestling tournaments.
Donna also enjoyed other crafts like ceramics and crocheting. Many
people have received gifts made by Donna. She crocheted names which
were framed or simply "welcome" for everyone to enjoy.
After Donna retired, she focused her creative spirit into quilting.
Donna made quilts for her four children and all her grandchildren. As
Donna's eyesight deteriorated from macular degeneration; it became more
difficult for her to continue the crafting she enjoyed.
Donna had one other "Love" besides her husband, children, and
grandchildren. "The Cubbies!"-Chicago Cubs. Her love of baseball began
by listening to games on the radio with her father as a child.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, and
son-in-law Kenneth Gibson Jr. She is survived by children Cheryl Gibson,
Griff & Cindy Lincoln, Tracy Lincoln & Sharon Brown, Judy &
Harlan Call, 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, other relatives,
and numerous friends. She will be greatly missed by all.
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