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Donna Mae Daskam, 83

Donna Mae Daskam, 83, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on Jan. 25, 2019. Donna was born on March 2, 1935, in Spokane, Wash., to Floyd and Amelia (Finkbeiner) Goodpastor. Donna has one brother, Virgil Goodpastor. They both grew up in Spokane, attending local schools.

Donna was an accomplished pianist and organist, winning many awards. She did clerical work for several different agencies. While employed with Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane Valley, Wash., she transferred to Southern California. While there, she became employed with Children’s Hospital of Orange County, where she accompanied the Lennon Sisters on the piano during their annual visits. She met her husband, retired Captain Walter Daskam, USMC, while there. They became man and wife, marrying on June 4, 1983, and moving to Spokane in 1984. She then was employed with Music City as a piano and organ instructor. Donna and Walt both retired in 1997, moving to the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, area, and then moving to Leisure Park in Hayden, Idaho.

She and Walt loved to travel, especially yearly trips to Honolulu, Hawaii. Donna and Walt were active members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene, as well as Walt being a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Donna is survived by her husband, Walt, and brother, Virgil and his family.

In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be given to the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, 101 W. Eighth Ave., Spokane, WA 99204 (washington.providence.org) in Donna’s name.

A viewing and visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home — Coeur d’Alene Chapel, 744 N. Fourth St. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d’Alene, with a graveside service following at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens.

Please visit Donna’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.