Sister Donna Storms, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA), 91, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, Wis. She was in her seventy-second year of religious profession.
Donna Helen was born on May 26, 1931, in Spokane, Wash., to Fred and Anne (Roberg) Storms. She made first profession of vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration on August 12, 1951.
Sister Donna earned a BA degree in English with a minor in French from Viterbo College (University), an MA in English from Seattle University and later an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Seattle University. She ministered as a middle grade teacher at schools in Wisconsin (Durand 1951-54, Marathon 1954-56, La Crosse 1957-59). Sister Donna served as principal at St. Anthony School in Spokane, Wash. from 1966 to 1969. In 1969, Sister Donna was called to Provo, Utah where she continued teaching until the school closed and she moved into parish work until 1973. For the next year, she did adult religious education in Salem, Ore. From 1974 to 1989, Sister Donna served the Spokane Diocese as consultant and Diocesan Director of Religious Education. During that time, Donna served in leadership in the Western Province and as a General Board member for the FSPA community. In 1989, Sister Donna was invited by the pastor to La Puente, Cal., where she ministered at St. Louis of France Parish as the Director of Adult Religious Education until she retired in 2001. Subsequently, she continued at the parish in a volunteer role. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016 and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2019. In 2022, Sister Donna moved back to St. Rose Convent.
Sister Donna is survived by her religious community, her sister: Sister Jeanne Storms, FSPA, La Crosse, her brother: Michael Storms of Spokane, her sister-in-law: Joree Storms of Nederland, Texas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Robert Storms and William Storms and her sisters: Marjorie McKee and Rita Oien.
Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Rose Convent, where a prayer service will follow immediately in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Live-streamed sharing will take place at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dickinson Funeral Home is assisting with the services.
Memorials may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-4782.
Donna Helen was born on May 26, 1931, in Spokane, Wash., to Fred and Anne (Roberg) Storms. She made first profession of vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration on August 12, 1951.
Sister Donna earned a BA degree in English with a minor in French from Viterbo College (University), an MA in English from Seattle University and later an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Seattle University. She ministered as a middle grade teacher at schools in Wisconsin (Durand 1951-54, Marathon 1954-56, La Crosse 1957-59). Sister Donna served as principal at St. Anthony School in Spokane, Wash. from 1966 to 1969. In 1969, Sister Donna was called to Provo, Utah where she continued teaching until the school closed and she moved into parish work until 1973. For the next year, she did adult religious education in Salem, Ore. From 1974 to 1989, Sister Donna served the Spokane Diocese as consultant and Diocesan Director of Religious Education. During that time, Donna served in leadership in the Western Province and as a General Board member for the FSPA community. In 1989, Sister Donna was invited by the pastor to La Puente, Cal., where she ministered at St. Louis of France Parish as the Director of Adult Religious Education until she retired in 2001. Subsequently, she continued at the parish in a volunteer role. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016 and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2019. In 2022, Sister Donna moved back to St. Rose Convent.
Sister Donna is survived by her religious community, her sister: Sister Jeanne Storms, FSPA, La Crosse, her brother: Michael Storms of Spokane, her sister-in-law: Joree Storms of Nederland, Texas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Robert Storms and William Storms and her sisters: Marjorie McKee and Rita Oien.
Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Rose Convent, where a prayer service will follow immediately in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Live-streamed sharing will take place at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dickinson Funeral Home is assisting with the services.
Memorials may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-4782.
Sister Donna Storms, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA), 91, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, Wis. She was in her seventy-second year of religious profession.
Donna Helen was born on May 26, 1931, in Spokane, Wash., to Fred and Anne (Roberg) Storms. She made first profession of vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration on August 12, 1951.
Sister Donna earned a BA degree in English with a minor in French from Viterbo College (University), an MA in English from Seattle University and later an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Seattle University. She ministered as a middle grade teacher at schools in Wisconsin (Durand 1951-54, Marathon 1954-56, La Crosse 1957-59). Sister Donna served as principal at St. Anthony School in Spokane, Wash. from 1966 to 1969. In 1969, Sister Donna was called to Provo, Utah where she continued teaching until the school closed and she moved into parish work until 1973. For the next year, she did adult religious education in Salem, Ore. From 1974 to 1989, Sister Donna served the Spokane Diocese as consultant and Diocesan Director of Religious Education. During that time, Donna served in leadership in the Western Province and as a General Board member for the FSPA community. In 1989, Sister Donna was invited by the pastor to La Puente, Cal., where she ministered at St. Louis of France Parish as the Director of Adult Religious Education until she retired in 2001. Subsequently, she continued at the parish in a volunteer role. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016 and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2019. In 2022, Sister Donna moved back to St. Rose Convent.
Sister Donna is survived by her religious community, her sister: Sister Jeanne Storms, FSPA, La Crosse, her brother: Michael Storms of Spokane, her sister-in-law: Joree Storms of Nederland, Texas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Robert Storms and William Storms and her sisters: Marjorie McKee and Rita Oien.
Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Rose Convent, where a prayer service will follow immediately in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Live-streamed sharing will take place at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dickinson Funeral Home is assisting with the services.
Memorials may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-4782.
Donna Helen was born on May 26, 1931, in Spokane, Wash., to Fred and Anne (Roberg) Storms. She made first profession of vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration on August 12, 1951.
Sister Donna earned a BA degree in English with a minor in French from Viterbo College (University), an MA in English from Seattle University and later an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Seattle University. She ministered as a middle grade teacher at schools in Wisconsin (Durand 1951-54, Marathon 1954-56, La Crosse 1957-59). Sister Donna served as principal at St. Anthony School in Spokane, Wash. from 1966 to 1969. In 1969, Sister Donna was called to Provo, Utah where she continued teaching until the school closed and she moved into parish work until 1973. For the next year, she did adult religious education in Salem, Ore. From 1974 to 1989, Sister Donna served the Spokane Diocese as consultant and Diocesan Director of Religious Education. During that time, Donna served in leadership in the Western Province and as a General Board member for the FSPA community. In 1989, Sister Donna was invited by the pastor to La Puente, Cal., where she ministered at St. Louis of France Parish as the Director of Adult Religious Education until she retired in 2001. Subsequently, she continued at the parish in a volunteer role. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016 and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2019. In 2022, Sister Donna moved back to St. Rose Convent.
Sister Donna is survived by her religious community, her sister: Sister Jeanne Storms, FSPA, La Crosse, her brother: Michael Storms of Spokane, her sister-in-law: Joree Storms of Nederland, Texas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Robert Storms and William Storms and her sisters: Marjorie McKee and Rita Oien.
Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Rose Convent, where a prayer service will follow immediately in Mary of the Angels Chapel. Live-streamed sharing will take place at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dickinson Funeral Home is assisting with the services.
Memorials may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-4782.
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