Donna Crabtree

Donna Crabtree was born on January 13, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan and departed this world on June 19, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Donna was a passionate “girl, lady, woman, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and student, but most importantly – wife”. She had many favorite quotes and words of wisdom such as, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” The 10% was looked at as a challenge to overcome, not an obstacle in her way. The 90% was full of zest, love, and excitement. Donna was spontaneous and willing to try almost anything, aside from vegetables. She loved and was loved unconditionally by those who knew her. She inspired not only her students, but everyone with her kind heart and never ending drive to lift others up to their best potential.

Donna’s family would like to thank her colleagues in Edmonds School District for their unwavering support of Donna from the moment she started student teaching at Chase Lake Elementary all the way through her time teaching in the Intermediate Intensive Social Emotional Support classroom at Lynndale Elementary. Her school was her extended family and she cared deeply about the staff and students. They would also like to thank all of the medical professionals who cared for, and about, Donna through her journey with cancer.

She is survived by: her wife, Kate; grandmother – Rose Figlioli; parents – Denise and Michael McTaggart; sister and brother-in-law – Carollee and Dominic Ferrarelli; brother – Jim Crabtree; step sister – Julie McTaggart; nephews – Matthew and Hayden Crabtree; niece – Samia Rose Ferrarelli; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, and extended family. Also Kate’s parents, brother and sister-in-law and extended family who loved Donna.

Public Memorial – Saturday, July 23, 2016, 11:00 – 2:00 pm in the Christiansen Room at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, WA 98275

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Donna’s school to allow her to further help the students and staff she loved so much. Please mail any donations to:
Lynndale Elementary
9521 – 240th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98020-5602

Please attach a memo of “In memory of Donna” along with your donation.

Our families so greatly appreciate your love and support during this time. Thank you all for your love and prayers.