Obituary: Bourne, Donnette
Age 68
Donnette was born to Don and Harriet Keison on November 12, 1946 in Ritzville, WA.
After graduation from Ritzville High School in 1965, she attended one year of college at Whitworth College.
In 1967, she married Howard Bourne and she began her first career as a mother to three sons.
As the children were finishing high school, she went to North Idaho College studying Office Occupations.
She then worked in the accounting department for Contractors Northwest, William Winkler, and Knife River retiring in 2011.
She enjoyed camping, fishing, riding her recumbent bicycle, and her dog Daisy.
She is survived by her husband Howard at the home, sons and daughters-in-law Brent and Judy Bourne of Broomfield, CO, Bryan and Jenny Bourne of Big Lake, AK, and Brandon and Audry Bourne of Hayden, ID, six granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, sisters Nona (Dennis) Thompson of Ritzville, WA, and Margo (Greg) Shelman of Spokane, WA.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to the staff and management of Hospice of North Idaho for their care and compassion.
Donations may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.
At her request, there will be no services.
YATES FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Please visit Donnette’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com