DonnaMae Baadsgaard

April 24, 1928 - December 29, 2020

DonnaMae Baadsgaard passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Jay (Karen) Baadsgaard and Joy (Brook) Melchin; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother Ray (Joanne) Linford; and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Baadsgaard, parents George L. and Orva Housley Linford, three brothers, one sister, and granddaughters Ann and Sharon Melchin. DonnaMae was born 24 April 1923 in Ogden, Utah. After high school and while working in a pharmacy, she was called on a mission for her church to the Central States Mission with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. She was sent to serve in Belle Fourche, South Dakota where she met and fell in love with Joe Baadsgaard. Upon an honorable release as a missionary, she and Joe were married in Logan, Utah. They immediately returned to South Dakota where their two children were born. In 1958, they moved to Moses Lake, Washington and have resided there ever since. DonnaMae rejoiced in being a mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader. She had many hobbies, including crocheting and painting. For many years she worked on the Election Board. She was a good neighbor and friend. She had a keen mind and a passion for genealogy and was able to solve numerous family history connections. She spent over 50 years at the family history library where her assistance was given liberally. She had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ. Serving in her church was an important part of her life. She served in leadership positions and in every auxiliary of the church and supported her husband as he served in the church as well. Together they served a mission in England. A funeral service will be held for invited guests on Friday, 15 January 2020 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Tahoma National Cemetery. The service will be broadcast via ZOOM. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3392817511?pwd=Rzdyd0hJdTRMSXVqK1J1bEJraGptdz09 Meeting ID: 339 281 7511 Passcode: 9Ccm3s