Donna Mae Armour

Donna Mae Armour, 90, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Wenatchee, WA. Donna Mae Nowka was born on June 9, 1934, in Gordon, NE, to Henry and Martha Nowka. The family moved to the Wenatchee valley in 1936, and moved on to Waterville, WA, in 1938. Donna Mae went through the Waterville schools . She was active in may activities there like 4-H, active in her church choir, and worked part-time during her junior and senior years at Waterville Lumber Co and the Douglas County Treasurer’s office. Donna graduated in 1952. In the summer of 1952, she attended Western Union School in Portland, OR, and was then placed at the Wenatchee office. In 1953, Donna moved back to Waterville and was the secretary for Hensel and Hensel attorneys. That same year, she met the love of her life, Eugene Armour. They were married on October 23, 1954, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Douglas, WA. They were members of the Waterville Evangelical Lutheran Church and were active members of the young adult groups. On December 26, 1956, they moved to Wenatchee when Eugene went to work at the Wenatchee Fire Department. There, they were blessed with three sons: Vance, Tracy, and John. The Armour family joined St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wenatchee, in 1962. They volunteered as custodians for a number of years and later, were paid custodians for over 10 years. Donna Mae returned to work after the boys were in higher grades at school, and worked at several businesses as a secretary/bookkeeper. Donna Mae and Gene both retired from full-time work in 1981, and she assisted Gene with custodial duties at the church, and also as he was secretary/examiner for the City of Wenatchee Police and Fire Departments until the 1990's. Gene and Donna Mae loved to travel and did so until Gene's health no longer permitted it. Donna Mae lost her beloved husband on November 19, 2014. Donna is survived by her sons Vance (Sharon), Tracy (Cindy), and John; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Arrangements in the care of Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee. Please leave your thoughts and memories at www.chapelofthevalleyncw.com

Donna Mae Armour

June 9, 1934 - November 16, 2024