Donna Gail Black

     Donna was born at home on the farm in Consort, Alberta, Canada to Arthur and Gail Redel on July 29, 1934. And on November 19, 2018 she closed her eyes and joined Jesus in heaven.      The youngest of six siblings: Clare Redel, Erdine Bell, Shirley Hemke, Keith Redel, and Helen Hauer; Donna earned her Laboratory Technician certification from the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta and headed to the states to work at the brand-new Tri County Hospital in Deer Park, Washington. Shortly after which she met the love of her life, Edward Stanley Black, at a square dance and they married on July 4, 1960.      Donna and Ed bought their own 40-acre slice of heaven north of Spokane where they raised their family and were active in their community, leading and serving with 4-H, Campfire, Inland Empire Dahlia Society, Spokane Interstate Fair, and in their church.      She is survived by their two children and spouses: David Black (Heidi) and Loretta Black (Tom Keon), her sisters-in-law: Gladys McLaughlin (Mac) and Irene Redel, and 17 nieces and nephews.      Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 1PM at Rockwood at Hawthorne: 101 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99218. Graveside service to follow at 2:30PM at Wayside Cemetery: W Halfmoon Rd, Colbert WA 99005. Wake/reception after at Azteca Northpointe: 9738 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218.      Donna loved 4-H. If you would like to make a donation in her name, contributions can be sent to: 4-H, c/o Varrella, 222 N Havana, Spokane, WA 99202. (Checks made out to: WSU Spokane Co 4-H BFR)      You were a blessing. We thank the Lord for sharing you with us. He gave us a great gift that we will never forget.