Donna Young Keefer

Birth date: Oct 3, 1949 Death date: Apr 13, 2015

Donna Young Keefer, 65, of Pahoa, HI, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Seattle, WA on Oct. 3, 1949. She was a recording studio manager for Sea-West Hawaii Recording Studio and a member of the Am Read Obituary

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John Matthews

524w ago

I knew Donna as my mother's best friend. They were like best buds bonded by their love of boxers. I am not sure, but I think it was my mom, Lois Matthews, who introduced Donna to boxers. It has been too long since I have seen Donna and Rick. They have been so kind to me since my dad passed away and my mom took ill. They were like my calabash Aunt and Uncle. Ever generous and insightful telling me stories of my parents that I never knew. I had hoped spend more time with Rick and Donna as I am sure that all who ever knew wish as well. I miss them both... such beautiful people... their love and generosity knowing no bounds to those fortunate enough to know them well. Even though it was only now that I came to know of their passing... it may sound silly... but I miss them deeply. My very deepest Aloha is with them and for their families.
~ John Matthews, Salem, Oregon (formerly of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii.)

Teri Hollowell And Dewain Allen

545w ago

Donna and I met in 1990 when - after admiring her Boxers at a Big Island dog show, she told my husband "I don't sell my Boxers to just anyone."
We finally gained her confidence and were allowed to buy a Boxer pup from her... and became good friends with her and Rick. We still have Seawest Boxers- Cinnamon Bear's son and grandson. What has happened to her Boxers? Do you need help getting any of them loving homes? I know she cremated all her Boxers and wished for her ashes to be co-mingled and scattered with hers. I hope that wish will be honored.
Please email me at [email protected] if I can help in any way. Donna was a dear friend.

Jet

545w ago

Tootie, Laurie, Ron and family of the indomitable Donna: We were neighbors on Oahu then joined up again here on the Big Island. I think of her every day and remember her endless smile and finding humor in most every thing we talked about. We shared our love of dogs and the show ring, my Doberman Tia, her champion Irving (and many that followed). I would babysit the brood in Hau'ula when she and Rick would travel. The gift of their friendship to my family was very special and we shall greatly miss their presence in our life. Surely she and Rick are giving light to the stars above, We hope knowing that Donna will be remembered by so many helps bring a little lightness to your hearts.

Jet, Glenn, and Katie

Nancy Kresge

546w ago

Donna I miss you. We were friends for over 16 years and really felt we were family. We shared our love of dogs and crafts. She had her boxers and I had my pugs. Donna was an amazing person who accomplished everything she tried to do. I once gave her a sewing machine and she mastered it within one week. I learned so many things from Donna and will miss her so. We were about to start a little visiting as she wanted to go to Gatlinburg. Our plans were being made. I will cherish her memory and let it live on. Think she would say smile, open your eyes, love and go on. My heartfelt wishes go out to her loved ones open your eyes and see what love she has left behind.

Lee And Judi Motteler

546w ago

Donna was such a colorful and bright spirit. She will be missed in so many of our lives. She thrived on helping others, always thinking about what others might need. She and Rick had a full life together and now they are together again.

To Donna's family; Tootie, Laurie, and Ron and to Donna;s lifelong friend, Sally, know that we join you in your sense of loss. We wish you well and feel so lucky to have met you. Your care giving for Donna was superb. You are a wonderful family and were a good friend to Donna.

Love and Aloha,
Lee and Judi Motteler

Luana

546w ago

Aloha,
I'm Luana, Donna's neighbor for the last 15 years. I am so very sorry about Donna's sudden passing. I can't believe she's gone. She has weathered so much recently, yet has maintained her trademark optimism throughout. A remarkable person. My heart tells me she and Rick are happily reunited in the dimension we all return to. I'm glad to have known her and will miss her. Sending much aloha to her family.

Luana Stauffer

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