Donna Crisler Forbes
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Donna Crisler Forbes (age 92) of Vonore, TN passed away on December 17, 2021. She died peacefully with her four children by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Forbes, her parents Donald and Jeannette Crisler, her sister Shirley Williams and her brother Fritz Crisler.
She has one surviving sister, Susan in Indianapolis, IN. She is also survived by her children Richard (Nanci), Alison (Michael) Miller, Don (Lynda) and Clark. She was the grandmother to Geoffrey (Amanda), Justin (Kate), Colin, Grayce, Dalton and Ellie and a proud great grandparent to Mason & Lincoln. She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.
Donna was born on June 15, 1929, in Marion, IN and first attended DePauw University before
transferring to Colorado University where she graduated with honors from the business program.
Following college, she celebrated with an extended tour of Europe. Upon returning to the US, she lived and worked in New York City before accepting a job at IBM as one of the first women in their management development program.
On September 13, 1958, she married Walter Forbes and from that point on, her primary responsibility was as wife to Walt for 62 years, until his death in June of 2021. Her greatest calling was as a mother raising four children.
Donna was an active member of PEO wherever she lived. She also stayed in touch with her Theta sisters throughout the years. She loved tennis, played until she was 89 and was loved and respected by her tennis companions. She was a very social person and loved by so many friends. We know she is sorely missed. The turnout at her surprise 90 th birthday party was amazing and the love and support from family & friends since Walt's passing in June is a testament to how loved Donna was.
The Forbes family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at the Tennessee Medical Center during our mother's final days. And an extra special thankyou to all Donna's friends from Kahite and the Vonore area for looking out for her in her twilight years and since Walt passed away. You are all truly amazing.
A celebration of life will be held on January 15, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Kahite Golf Course clubhouse. Internment of the ashes will be at a future, yet undetermined by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) checks can be made to PEO-Chapter AU and mailed to: Marilou Mujat at 284 Savanah Park Drive, Maryville, TN 37803. Please note Donna Forbes Memorial on any donation.
Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Tellico Village Chapel is serving the family of Donna Forbes. www.clickfuneralhome.com.