Obituary of Donna June Schanel

Donna was born in Oklahoma and was raised in her youth in Marysville, California. After marrying she moved to Schaumberg, Illinois where she raised her children, Joanne and Bill. She returned to Yuba City, California, in 1987 and resided there until her passing. Donna was a devoted mother and a fun spirited, easy going, favorite relative among the Wood and also the Baker families and she has left a legacy of love and humor any many fond and fun memories with all that have survived her. She will be deeply missed. Donna's parents, Lloyd and Edna Wood, and siblings, Lloyd Wood Jr., Wilma Baker, John Wood and Betty March all preceded her in passing. She is survived by her children, Joanne Bondurant and Bill Schanel and Joanne's husband Lloyd and grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremy; and Bill's wife, Cathy and grandchildren Vre and Fornia. Donna is also survived by her brothers, Jim Wood and Jerry Wood and over 20 nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and nephews and other close knit family members. After surviving cancer, Donna succumbed to pneumonia she contracted following a fall and hospitalization related to the fall and a fractured pelvis. Family is comforted in knowing she has transcended all bodily and earthly ailments and is joined with and rejoicing with all of her beloved ones in heaven that preceded her in passing, where, we too, will join them one day. A graveside service will be as follows: 1:00 pm. Friday, September 24, 2010, at Sierra View Memorial Park, 4900 Olive Ave., Olivehurst, California. Jon L. Fullerton is the funeral director in charge of arrangements.