Donna Layman Graven

Donna Layman Graven

Donna Layman Graven, age 74, died at her residence on May 1, 2015 from causes related to cancer and many other physically debilitating problems.

Born February 10, 1941 to Clarence H. Layman and Goldie Deem Layman in Weber County Utah. Donna is a lifelong resident of the Ogden Utah area, living for a short time in North Ogden Utah, Harrisville Utah and Hooper Utah. Donna attended school at Lincoln Elementary School, Mound Fort Junior High School, Ben Lomond High School and Steven-Henager Business College. She married Edward G. Graven Dec. 29, 1964 in the Logan LDS Temple.

Donna is a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in many Church positions. The callings she especially enjoyed were her service as Primary President, as well as Gospel Doctrine teacher. Donna enjoyed learning as she taught and the fellowship with those who attended her classes. This experience was truly a joy in her life.

After graduation from Business College, Donna was employed at Prudential Life Insurance Company, Ogden Utah Branch. Donna became the assistant office manager before leaving to give birth to her first child and begin her life as mother and home maker. Donna also worked as bookkeeper for Baker Shoe Stores of Ogden Utah and Secretary and Bookkeeper for Ed's Auto Repair.

Donna was active in the Parent Teacher Association organization, serving as PTA President for Gramercy Elementary School and Ben Lomond High School.

Donnas' first and for-most love is and always has been the members of her family. She especially loves all new born children. The new beginnings in life are very special to Donna.

Surviving family members include her husband, Edward G. Graven, Ogden Utah; son, Roger G. Graven (Tracie), Layton Utah; daughter, Nannette McCabe (Tim), Canton Michigan; son, Michael E. Graven (Tiffany), Eldorado Arkansas; daughter, Suzanne Jacobson, South Ogden Utah; son, Leonard S. Graven (Natasha), Salt Lake City Utah; son, Nathan E. Graven (Lyndsay), Roy Utah; son, Daniel J. Graven, South Ogden Utah; sister, Dorothy Young and family of Price Utah; sister, Carroll Parsons (Douglas) and family of Ogden Utah, brother, Jack Layman (Patricia) and family of St. George Utah; grandchildren, Jeramee T. Elmer, Emily M. McCabe, Sarah C. McCabe, Myrisa A. Graven, Caitlyn R. Graven, Stacy L. Graven, Jacob D. McCabe, Caleb J. McCabe, Braxton G. Graven, Thea I. Graven, Braydon E. Graven and Mason E. Graven; great-grandchild, Porter Elmer.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Floyd R. Layman.

At Donnas' request there will be no funeral or memorial services, and no burial or internment. Donna has chosen to have her body cremated. Donna has requested an immediate family and personal invitation only attendance at the cremation.

Relatives and friends are welcome to leave thoughts and messages of condolences at Myers Mortuary's website www.myers-mortuary.com.

Written notes or cards may be mailed or delivered to: Donna L. Graven, c/o of Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make Memorial contributions in your name in behalf of Donna L. Graven to: Huntsman Cancer Institute Foundation,
500 Huntsman Way, SLC, UT 84108, phone 801-584-5800 or
McKay - Dee Hospital Foundation, phone 801-387-7175 or on their website:
www.mckay-deefoundation.org; select donate now for on line donation. Please make donation designation "OTHER" for "Porter Family Medicine; (Porter Clinic)" to be used where most needed.

Special thanks to the special people concerned with caring for Donna thru this extended healthcare challenge. To Dr. Richard Alder for his excellent surgical skills and his exceptional caring staff concerning Donna's breast cancer treatment. Also; handling Donna's referral to Dr. Robert Andtbacka at the Sarcoma unit, Huntsman Cancer Institute for her Sarcoma tumor treatment. Dr. Andtbacka and his most excellent staff dealt with the sarcoma cancer issues and lovingly cared for Donna in the most compassionate caring manner possible. Of special note at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Sarcoma Clinic are Clinic Charge Nurse, Maryann Bowling, and Dr. Andtbackas' clinic Nurse and surgical assistant, Milissa Shepherd, they and all at the clinic treated Donna so well that they have become dear friends. Others at Huntsman who have been most helpful and kind to Donna are; Junko Fowels, Patient Financial Advocate, Morgan Cash, Patient Pharmacy assistance program, Lindsay French, Nutritional care services and Brittany Thomas, Dr. Andtbacka's now surgical assistant.

To the Doctors and staff at the Porter Clinic for the thorough caring treatment and personal concern for Donnas' care. We cannot put into words the fine care Dr. Steven Scharmann has given and continues to give the Graven family. We are also grateful to Dr. Bryce Peterson, Dr. Daniel Sharp and Dr. David Tensmeyer for their thorough approach to Donnas' medical needs and history to insure the most complete and competent care. Thanks to Dr. Scharmann's nurse, Dawn Martin, for her tender care each office visit. Thank you all, Porter Family Medical Practice for your continuing concern and help.

To our friends the caregivers at Brighton and Inspiration Hospice Care. Our teams of caregivers have been more helpful than can be expressed. Thank you for going the many extra miles that you traveled in caring for Donna at this crucial life ending time. You all have been most helpful. Donna's Inspiration Hospice care team: Nurse Amy Coleman, Social Worker, Sunny McEuen, Nursing Aid Kristy Gibby, Nursing Aid Angel Hartley, Chaplin and Spiritual counselor Olie Fulmer, and Hospice Doctor, Charles White.

Also to Donna's Brighton Hospice Care team: Nurse Alice Bosworth, Nurse Jeannie Brand and Nurse Tiffany Trujillo. Chaplin and Spiritual counselor Karla Johnson, Social Worker Sunny McEuen, Nurses Assistants, Trudy Osborn, Leta Maea, Rachel Taylor and Mickelle Nebeker.

Thank you all so much for the high level of care you have given Donna and the great comfort you have been to Donna, keeping life tolerable with your care.
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