Kathryn J. Donaldson, 57, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

Kathy was born on November 11, 1958 in South Chicago IL to Don and Shirlee (Lindemulder) Witt. She was raised in Frankfort, IL and attended Lincoln Way High School. After high school, Kathy attended Eastern Illinois University where she earned a Bachelors degree in Botany. While in college, she met John Donaldson, and they married in 1981. The couple moved their family to Havre in 1990. Kathy earned a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy in 1996 from the University of Montana. For the past 19 years she worked in pharmacies in Hill and Blaine counties. Most recently, she was employed as a pharmacist at Fort Belknap IHS Clinic, which she enjoyed immensely.

Kathy enjoyed bird watching, weaving, and spending time with her friends and family in Glacier. She loved nature. Her favorite activities included biking and hiking, and she was an avid reader. One of her passions in her field was diabetes research, which she devoted much time and energy to.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband John Donaldson; her son Luke (Stella Phipps) Donaldson, her daughters Taylor (Brendan Tyler) Donaldson, Alex Donaldson, and Katie Donaldson; her two grandchildren, Kylee and Deven Tyler; her parents Don and Shirlee Witt; her sisters Ginny Null and Chris (Phil) Couch; several nieces and nephews; her dear friend Ted "Uncle Ted" Sims; and countless loving endeared friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Garret and Nellie Lindemulder and Harry and Florence Witt. Family will be receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6 at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home in Havre. A private family burial will be held, and a celebration of Kathy s life will take place later this year.