Donna Lee Benz

July 10, 1935 – November 16, 2017
Donna Lee Benz at the age of 82 went to be with the Lord Jesus and her beloved husband John Mark Benz on Thursday, November 16, 2017. She is dancing on the streets of gold and with the love of her life. Donna Benz, a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, was born and raised in Dinuba, CA.
She is survived by her daughter Markly Benz Machado and husband Manny Machado. Grandchildren Master Sergeant Tristan Ross Akino-Benz, Rachelle Akino and Ruby Machado. Great Grandchildren David Akino, Julian Machado and Jaxson Machado. She leaves behind her sister Betty Pipkin. The two sisters were nearly inseparable and where one was the other was there too. Donna will be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.
Donna enjoyed road trips and camping with her husband and sister Betty as well as attending many family reunions. She took pride in her home and loved to sit on the porch and enjoyed the beauty of her country life and all the natural creatures that roamed her property. She also loved and was so proud of her grandchildren.
Donna was the true Proverbs 31 Woman of Noble Character. A woman of exterior and interior beauty, dignity, faithful, helpful, noble, provider and strong wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend to many.
There will be no funeral service as per her request.
A celebration of life will be held sometime after the New Year.
Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association in her honor.