We say “we’ll see you later” to Donna Mae Ogilvie. Donna passed away October 19th, 2023. Quietly in her sleep God called her home. Soon surrounded by her remaining of 6 children. She was born May 19, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donna graduated from Roosevelt High school in Minneapolis and San Jose State with an AA in General Studies.
Donna was born to Vincent Peter Carter and Julia Carter of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the second of 9 children. Donna lived a wonderful childhood with lots of love in the house and many friends and family all around her. She was working in a bank when she met Joseph Lee Ogilvie. She thought it nice he didn’t claim undying love to her without knowing her. After about a year of dating they thought it should be forever. She stood by his side while he traveled the world in the Navy for 23 years. Married to Joe for over 68 years, Donna had 6 children, 17 Grandchildren, 16 Great grandchildren.
Donna was a loving soul. She took care of everyone, no matter who they were. She spent some time taking care of people in the bank. She then took care of 6 children day and night through all the trials and troubles that go along with it. Donna also took care of the neighbor kids and two foster children. While taking care of these children she also took care of the elderly at the senior living home. She worked as a bank clerk and as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Donna volunteered with many organizations from Girl Scouts, swimming up to the USA swimming team and the Paralympics. She volunteered many times with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Donna Mae is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Patrick, Peter, Richard Carter and her sisters Mary Lou and Lois Ivanic. Her children Patrick Sean and Donnalee Root. Donna is survived by her husband Joseph L. Ogilvie, children Julie Lauron (Alberto), Cary Ogilvie (Helen), Norman Ogilvie and Valerie Cano (Michael). She is also survived by many Grandchildren and great Grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all as she touched everyone’s life in a very special way.
Services will be held at Olathe Christian Church, 1115 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation is at 10am with service at 11am. Donna will be interred with her husband in a national cemetery when he is ready.