Donna Maxine Blackwell

Donna Maxine Blackwell, 94, of Long Creek passed away April 3 at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City.

She was born Oct. 14, 1923, to Gilman and Della Shaw in Long Creek. She went to school and graduated from Long Creek High School and during that time was princess on the Grant County Fair and Rodeo Court. She then attended one year of college in Walla Walla, Washington.

On April 3, 1943, she married Harvey Blackwell of Long Creek and was married for 54 years. They lived in Long Creek and raised cattle on their ranch for many years.

She was a homemaker and also in her early years worked as a cook at the local café and then was a cafeteria cook for the Long Creek School for 26 years before retiring. She was known for her homemade maple bars, doughnuts and cinnamon rolls she served to the students.

She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, fishing, camping and cooking for family gatherings. She also enjoyed playing the piano in the family band in the earlier years. She sang for many weddings and funerals through the years.

She had a love for dogs, and her last companion for several years was a little white dog named Fred.

She is survived by her children Gail and husband, Tebeau Piquest, of Winnemucca, Nevada; Harvey and wife, Nicky Blackwell, of Long Creek; and Sherri and husband, Mike Hueckman, of Long Creek. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren of which two sets are twins.

She was preceded in death by her sister Baby Shaw and her husband.

The funeral service was held at the Long Creek Community Church April 9, with interment following the service at the Long Creek Cemetery. A dinner was held afterward at the Friendship Hall in Long Creek.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Long Creek Ambulance through Driskill Memorial Chapel.