Obituary: Donna Boulee, 93, of Ludington

Donna Boulee

Donna Joan Boulee, 93, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 26, 2024. Donna was born on January 28, 1931, in Owosso, the daughter of Harry and Goldie (Olmstead) Smith. She was married to the love of her life, Alfred Boulee, and raised four children.

Donna attended Western Michigan College of Education (now Western Michigan University) where she earned her degree in teaching. She started her teaching career as a fifth-grade teacher in the Owosso Public School District. She eventually moved into the junior high where she taught home economics and reading. Donna was very involved in Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) and Michigan Education Association (MEA). She and Al were members of the American Legion and the Elks, which they frequently attended.

Al and Donna built their retirement home in Hamlin Township and moved there from Owosso in 1986. Donna loved to play bridge and taught her neighbors so she could continue to play. She made dozens of quilts and baby blankets for family and friends over the years. She loved to read novels and completed many coloring books over the past few years. Donna was known to have a nightly Miller Genuine Draft.

Donna is survived by her sons, Alan, Douglas and Bruce Boulee, and daughter Jill Verbeke.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 4 p.m. Donna will be laid to rest at South Victory Cemetery in Victory Township alongside her beloved Al and her in-laws, Ford and Pearl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamlin Township Fire Department.

The family would like to thank Melody Rafter and Jennie Leonard of Scottville Area Senior Center, also thanks to Sue Weinert, Geri Detz, and Laurie Lund, who all became friends and family to Donna. Thanks to the great nurses and aides from Hospice of Michigan, and a special thanks to Brian Heron who was always there.

Please share your fond memories and photos of Donna at www.OakGroveLudington.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.