Donna Rossman

Donna Jean Rossman, 73, passed away on April 22, 2015 in Olympia, Washington surrounded by her family. Donna was born January 12, 1942, together with her identical twin, Dianna, to Sigfried Benson and Pauline Fortune in Jamestown, New York. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Rossman. Donna was an incredibly talented, loving, and caring woman. She was a first class seamstress and had a keen eye for design and decoration. Donna’s handiwork can be seen in her family and friends’ homes from Washington to Arizona, Tennessee and Boston. She was amazingly creative and loved the challenge to sew period style doll clothes, Halloween costumes, curtains, cushions and all other manner of home decoration. Donna greeted each day with a smile and counted her blessings every evening. She enjoyed traveling to visit her daughters, niece and nephews and other family members across the United States. Donna worked for the J.C. Penney Corporation, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia, Washington. Donna is survived by her twin, Dianna (Don) Zink of Olympia, and her half-brother, David Fortune. She leaves behind her daughters, Kimberly (Bruce) Macdonald and Kristine (Michael) Zeitler; stepson, Ray (Renee) Rossman and stepdaughters Lori Wright and Lynne (Ken) Blackwood, as well as eight grandchildren, all of whom she was proud and loved with an open heart. Please leave memories of Donna or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.