Eleanor Elaine 'Elle' Donato

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Donato, Eleanor Elaine, "Elle" 94, most recently of Eden Prairie. Elle entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus on 5/9/24, surrounded by her family. Born September 23, 1929 in Uniontown, PA to Cooper and Edith Byers. She grew up in a loving family with sisters, Ruth and Dorothy and brothers, Leslie and Roger who have gone on before her and welcomed her into heaven. Elle hit the jackpot in 1947 when she met her soul mate, a handsome tenor nicknamed Mickey at the All-County Choir. It was love at first sight! They married on October 2, 1950. Together, they focused on raising a family, serving at church, and traveling the world. Elle lived a blessed life filled with singing, decorating, entertaining, volunteering, reading, shopping, and family gatherings. She was a skilled Bridge player, enjoyed needlework and shelling on the beach. She excelled as a professional secretary but, more importantly, she thrived as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Her husband and family were her calling, joy and passion. A woman of style - hair, clothes and shoes - she was never without lipstick. Elle is remembered as loving, caring, calm, creative, encouraging, wise, social, inclusive, and gracious. She leaves a legacy of deep Christian love for her children: Michael (Holly) Donato of Hayward, WI; Susan (Bob) Blakely of Eden Prairie; Ruth (Rick) Hayes of Eden Prairie; Jeff (Gina) Donato of Frisco, TX; 11 grandchildren, their spouses, and three great grandchildren. Memorials preferred to Grace Hospice or Alzheimer's Association (Minnesota-N. Dakota chapter) or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Washburn- McReavy, Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN, with one-hour visitation prior. The service will be live-streamed (or viewed up to three months after) at: Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

Published on June 30, 2024