Donna Martin de Hoog passed away after her most recent battle with cancer on April 22, 2019.
Donna lived life with an unstoppable energy. Anything she put her mind to do, she accomplished. She was known for her hospitality and her open arms inviting you in to “talk story.” She was involved in and loved her church family, Nooksack Valley Reformed.
Donna was a military wife and married to her soulmate, Harold (Marty) Martin, for over 40 years until he was taken to meet his Lord in Heaven. A few years later, she was blessed with love again when she met Gerrit de Hoog. They shared 11 wonderful years of love and happiness that will be cherished forever.
Donna is survived by her loving husband, Gerrit de Hoog; son Ray D. (Kim) Martin; daughter Christina Romero; grandsons Christopher R. (Kim) Martin, Vance and Christian Romero; granddaughters Melissa M. (William) Revey, Chrissy (Shawn) Watts, Ashley L. Swaine and Shawntee Romero. She had nine great-grandchildren: Caiden, Karson, Rylie, Annalese, Zoe, Zaedyn, Traetyn, Pattyn and Kierstyn.
She was preceded in death by stepson Jasper de Hoog.
Donna will be greatly missed by Debbie de Hoog, Yaani Drucker, Pauline de Hoog, Geri (Bob) Chaney, Carla Wernecke, Linda (Matt) Powell, Grace (Jim) Summerford, Eric, Chad, Danielle, Ali, Joe, Andrew, Kelli, Lindsay, Cassidy, Natalie, Michelle, Amanda, Brandie, Amber, Gerrit and Michael Jasper due July 1. Special blessings are extended to dear friends Debbie and Jay DeJong. Donna will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
You are invited to join a celebration of Donna’s life at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, in Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. Second St., Nooksack, WA 98276, officiated by Pastor Chuck Kleinhesselink.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to donate to Whatcom County Fire District 14, P.O. Box 482, Sumas, WA 98295, in Donna’s name.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
