Donna Dee Godfrey James

Donna Dee Godfrey James, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Ivins, Utah. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ruben Godfrey and Thurma Jakeman Godfrey.

Donna was a devoted mother to her two sons, Kevin ( Vicky) and Randy (Kathy), and was also blessed to have Steve Walker, for whom she and Jim held permanent guardianship, as part of their family.

Donna and Jim enjoyed traveling back East to West Virginia to visit their extended family. They also treasured their time in Bouse, Arizona, where they spent many happy days camping and made lasting friendships with their camping family over the years.

Donna was a proud grandmother to Jeremy (Vale) James, Heidi (Rick) St John, Dawna (Chad) Forcht, Kerstan (Carlos) James, RayLynn (Jay) Atkinson, Klayton James, and Dustin Walker. Her family continued to grow to include 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were a special part of her legacy.

Donna leaves behind a family filled with love, cherished memories, and traditions that will carry on for generations. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, the friendships she made, the things she created with her hands, and the love she shared throughout her life.

Rest peacefully, Donna. You are finally back in the arms of your Jim. Your love story never ended; it was simply waiting for you to be together again.