Donna G. Kilpatrick

Donna G. Kilpatrick, 80, of Bothell, WA, formerly of Laurel, MT, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Port Orchard, WA. She was born March 27, 1934 in Laurel, Montana. Donna was the daughter of the late Russell S. and Grace Ann (Radigan) Hard. Donna married Thomas E. Kilpatrick on June 12, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 18 2009. In her early years Donna worked at the J.C. Penney in Laurel, Mt. and later became a reporter for the Laurel Outlook. Donna operated the Laurel Movie Haus with Dione Smith from 1977 to 1982. She then continued to own and operate the theatre with her husband until it burned to the ground in 1996. Donna was an active member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Laurel, Mt. and St. Francis Episcopal church in Mill Creek, WA. She was involved in the community both in Laurel and in Yellowstone County. Donna served on the Laurel city council for over 20 years. She was a member of the Laurel Women in Business, Laurel Woman's Club, Laurel Garden Club, Girl Scouts and Rainbow Girls. She was also a proud Democrat and was very active with the Democratic committees in Yellowstone County and Montana State. Donna and Tom moved to Washington i...[more]

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004 to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Donna is survived by her daughters Debbie Kilpatrick and Janus Koski (Dale), three granddaughters, Lisa (Dusty) Mort, Erin Koski and Emily Koski, two great grandsons, Wyatt and Weston Mort and three nephews, Sam, TJ (Thomas) and Wayne Hard. Donna enjoyed playing card games, watching the Mariners and Seahawks, going to movies and going out to eat. Donna and Tom will be returning to Laurel as this will be their final resting place. A Memorial Service will be held July 5.