Donna Getz passed away on January 15, 2023, in Gold Beach, Oregon.Born on March 17, 1943, in Eugene, Oregon, she spent the first 7 years of her life in Missouri with her father Willard Smith before joining her mother and siblings in Oregon. The family settled in Smith River where she attended Smith River Elementary School then graduated from Del Norte High School.She was a loving and tenderhearted soul, always giving of herself and caring for others. She was creative, smart, funny, and kind.Donna had many loves in life, photography, traveling, crafts, cooking for family and friends, family get-togethers, playing cards and the annual sister trips. But, most of all she loved her family.She is survived by Glen Getz, her devoted husband of 61 years; son Glen Getz II and his wife Kameron; grandsons Mason Getz; Zach Getz; Glen Getz and his wife Ashley and their children Haze, Abygail and Haydyn; granddaughters Cortney Glenn and her husband Devron; Caitlin Getz and her children Adam and Jaxon; brothers Dan Akin and Ronnie Millar and sisters Darlene Smith and Dannette Gwin and many, many very loved and always remembered nieces, nephews, and cousins.Passing before her were mother Beth Akin-Rupe; father Willard Smith; stepfathers Clark Akin and Clarence Rupe; and sister Dixie Lee Schram.Donna was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece, cousin and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.A private burial service was followed by a family gathering to celebrate her life and share our precious memories. To plant a tree in memory of Donna Getz as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });