ith ponies named "Queeny and King." That was the beginning of a love affair with Shetland ponies and resulted in the buildup of a herd that numbered 100-150 through the years. Donna moved to a five-acre farm a few miles west of Roland, Iowa, continuing the Royal Pony Farm which her father had started, to raise registered Shetland ponies. She was a former president of the American Shetland Pony Club and American Miniature Horse Association. She won multiple awards and recognitions showing her ponies. In her younger days, Donna liked to play golf and snowmobile with her husband, Bob. Donna was a feisty, independent women that worked hard and was proud to be a farm girl and not afraid to get a little dirty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Norcross; father, Howard Richardson; brother-in-law and fellow pony enthusiast, Robert Moore. She is survived by her mother, Arris Richardson of Story City, Iowa and Amarillo, Texas; sister and owner of Royal Pony Ranch, Shirley Moore, of Amarillo, Texas and brother, Brian (Janet) Richardson, of Story City. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the America Shetland Pony Club, address 81-B East Queenwood Road, Morton, IL 61550. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Donna-Lee-Norcross?obId=3175043#/obituaryInfo