Donna Rae Waters
Donna Rae Waters was born on October 4, 1947, in Omaha, NE, to Virgil and Beverly Vieth. She was the eldest of five siblings (Carol, Susan, Ron, and Jodi) and graduated from North High school in 1965.
She was united in marriage with Garrett Waters on March 30, 1968, and they enjoyed 54 years together.
Donna worked for Omaha Public Schools for over 30 years as a secretary at Central Park Elementary and Belvedere Academy. She loved children, which made this the perfect fit for her until she retired in 2010.
Donna had a big heart, was a second mom to many and welcomed all to her home. Over the years, her hobbies included bowling, playing softball, watching baseball (Go Rays & Astros!), cooking, crafting, taking care of everyone around her, chatting with her sisters and friends, and spoiling her dog and grand puppies with attention and too many treats!
She loved her grandchildren fiercely, loved spending time with them and often included making them her “family” famous roast and gravy!
Her favorite thing was being outside and she looked forward to spring so she could start working on having a lush green lawn and a beautiful flower garden. She enjoyed sharing her flowers with others and relished the compliments she got from people in the neighborhood about the yard.
She sometimes mowed twice because the lines weren’t straight enough. She pronounced some words with an r that didn’t belong. She worried about everyone. She was fussy and wanted things just so and always put others first. She never liked the attention on herself and did not want any funeral services held.
She was special. She is loved. We were lucky to know her; she will never be gone from our hearts.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother and sister, Ron and Susan.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Waters; her furkid. Katie, her daughter, Traci Waters; her son, Todd Waters; and his three children, Adam, Evelyn, and Aaron; sisters, Carol Cole (Jim) and Jodi Werner (Bruce); and honorary sister, Teri Sonnenfield. Many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Big Dogs Huge Paws rescue.
Roeder Mortuary 108th Chapel
2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. 68164
402-496-9000
