August 14, 1936 0 October 4, 2017
Dona Larae Byrom was born in Santa Rosa, California, on August 14, 1936 and entered into rest at home on October 4, 2017 after a brief illness.
Dona was the only child of Eunice Haltom and Elmer Catledge. She was happily married to James Byrom for 63 years.
Dona is survived by her children, Deborah, James, and Jenny, and her granddaughters, Holly and Taylor.
Dona lived in Santa Clara County for 71 years. As a young mother, she worked the night shift at the Del Monte Plant #3 Cannery. Dona loved children so much she became a foster parent in 1961 and shared her love with 540 children until she had to retire almost 50 years later due to health changes. In addition to her love of children, church, and monthly camping trips, Dona especially enjoyed sitting on her houseboat and watching all the different boats pass by.
Her service will be on October 21, 2017 at 2pm at Crossroads Christian Center at 145 Wright Avenue in Morgan Hill.
For online condolences: www.darlingandfischergardenchapel.com
