September 23, 1925 - October 22, 2022
Donaldlene MacDonald Meade, age 97, of Richfield, passed away on October 22, 2022.
Donna was born and raised in Cando, North Dakota, the daughter of the town doctor. She moved to Minneapolis where she met her future husband working at the Veterans Administration at Fort Snelling. From 1951 until their deaths, they lived in Richfield and were parishioners at St. Peter's Catholic Church. She worked as a preschool teacher, and for many years with the Hennepin County Library System. She was an accomplished pianist, golfed well into her 80s, bowled for decades, and was an avid sports fan. During retirement, she and Joe spent winters in Mulberry, Florida together, and on her own after his death.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Steve) Meade-Moore, Margaret Troje-Meade, Mac (Jean) Meade, Maria Meade, and Mike (Carol Wilson) Meade; grandchildren, Casey, Tiffany, John, Dan and Tessa; great-grandchildren, Basil and Phoenix; sister, Bernie (Bob) King; sister-in-law, Cyrilla MacDonald and many other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Meade; parents, Dr. John and Gladys MacDonald; brother, John MacDonald; sons-in-law, Mike Troje and Mike Nichols.
In lieu of memorials, donations preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 21, 2022
11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Visitation
Monday, November 21, 2022
10:00-11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Your mother, was a very strong diligent and humorous women. I know she will be missed so much by your family.
Mac,Jean and family. So very sorry for your loss. Your Mom sounded like a very active lady by reading her obituary. Hold onto all the memories. Thoughts and prayers. Larry and Marilyn Brooks
Mac,Jean and Family, So sorry for your loss. I read the obituary and she was very active lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Hold onto all the memories.
Donna was a delightful woman- ready to join a conversation and wanting to contribute some food to a gathering. She had a wonderful smile
Condolences to Donaldlene’s families.
A couple years ago, I asked what changed the most in her lifetime. She said, ‘the phone!’ So true!
She’ll be missed at the Academy of the Holy Angels tours and the picnics on the lawn.
May she RIP.