Obituary of Donna Mae Craft Barlow

Donna Mae (Craft) Barlow, age 77, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Concord, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, February 14, 2011. Donna was born April 28, 1933 in Bisbee, AZ, one of three children of Edwin and Marjorie Craft. She was a longtime resident of Pioneer, and a homemaker for 59 years whose passion was her family. She was a voracious reader who had also enjoyed hiking, cross-country skiing, and traveling cross-country. She will be deeply missed by her loving children, Gordon Dean Barlow (Debra) of Vallejo, CA, Dennis Gene Barlow (Susan) of Pittsburg, CA, and Sheri Lynn Peterson (Roland) of Concord; four cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Sandra, Deanna, and Kevin; and three adored great grandchildren, Christian, Austin, and Peter. She was also dearly loved by numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Gene Winford Barlow in January of 1994, and by two brothers. A memorial celebration of Donna's life will be held Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Daneri Mortuary Chapel in Jackson. Phone: (209) 223-0793. Inurnment is private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.