Donnabelle Joan Holmin Obituary (1929 - 2015)

Donnabelle Joan Peterson Holmin, age 85, of Norene, TN, died Monday, February 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 20, 1929 on the family's 40 acre farm in Danielson Township, Cosmos, Minnesota, daughter of Olga (Jensen) and Theodore Peterson. On September 5, 1946, she married Delbert Victor Holmin and they made their home in the Litchfield area. Later moving to Coon Rapids, Blaine and the Minneapolis area, Donna had nine children from this union. In 1965 Donna met Gene Cory, her lifetime companion, and they lived and worked in the Minneapolis area until retiring to Walker, MN. Donna loved fishing, hunting and gardening. She grew a beautiful garden and canned just about everything she grew. Upon Gene's passing Donna moved to Lebanon, TN where she lived with daughter Roselle Holmin and next door to son Roger Holmin in the Norene community. Donna is survived by four sons, Russell (and Marge) Holmin, Nevis, MN; Ronald Holmin, of Connecticut; Robert (and JoAnn) Holmin of Deerwood, MN; Roger (and John Ritter) Holmin, Lebanon, TN; five daughters, Renee Hanson, New London, MN; Rita (and Phil) Boyer of San Leon, TX; Robin (and Clyde) Kelley, Jones, OK; Rhonda Delay, Oklahoma City, OK and Roselle Holmin, Lebanon, TN. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Jennifer (and Paul) Johnson, Bethel, MN, Joseph (and Rebecca) Holmin, Memphis, TN; Kristi Chance, Mayville, ND; Rachelle(and Richard) Brookshire, New York, NY; Danielle Plaster of Queen Creek, AZ, Don( and Lisa) Babineau of Plymouth, MN; Robert (and Sarah) Holmin, Jr., Carrie (and John) Plouffe of Brainerd, MN, Daniel Holmin of Hackensack, MN, Shane (and Jason Larson) Holmin, Deerwood, MN; Crystal (and Dave)Caird of Deerwood, MN, Rick Holmin, Minneapolis, MN; Jerry Kelsay, Bethel, MN; Bonnie (and Todd) Cumming of Maple Grove, MN, Jessie Baker of Davenport, IA; Angie (and Tony) Delgado, Edmond, OK;Bobbi Jo Wynns, of Oklahoma City, OK, Cory Walker (and Gina) Wynns of Oklahoma City, OK; and 31 great-grandchildren.Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Olga and Theodore Peterson, two brothers; Geoff Peterson and Bruce Peterson and four sisters; Marion Miller, Harriet Reinke, Holly Meaker and Rose Beasley; life companion Gene Cory, Grand Daughter Tammy Blankenberg and Grandson Jason Baker and Great-Grandson Matthew Holmin.Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 18 at Partlow Funeral Chapel, Lebanon, TN, at 1 pm followed by visitation 2-4 pm. Interment will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Walker, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Senior Citizens Awareness Program or Faith Lutheran Church, Lebanon, TN. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements. 615-444-7007 OBIT LINE 615-444-7700 www.partlowchapel.com