Donna Ugland
April 28, 1933 ~ March 22, 2019
Donna (Smith) Ugland, 85, Fargo, ND died March 22, in her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a several month battle with myelodyplastic syndrome.
Donna Smith Ugland was born April 28, 1933 to Earl & Ila Smith in Conde, SD. She graduated from Brentford High School and attended Aberdeen Business School. On April 8th, 1953 Donna was united in marriage to George Ugland in SD.
Donna worked various jobs in the different cities as she and George followed their careers. Donna so enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s sporting/school events, family camping, the many family reunions on the home farm in Conde, playing bridge, golfing, Saturday coffee with her friends at Red River Coffee, tending to daycare children at a local day care, gardening and of course watching Bison football games with her friends at River Square Apartments along with the potluck dinners.
Donna will be greeted in heaven by her husband George, grand-daughter Charity Mae, Mother Ila and father Earl, sister Doris, brothers Gene, Bob, Richard, Gerry and Wayne.
Donna was very devoted to faith, family and friends. She will be greatly missed by many faithful friends including Mert Engelhardt and Marie Bellerud (AKA the “Three Musketeers”).
Donna is survived by her children Curt (Denise) Ugland of Bismarck, ND, Cindy (Mike) Hubbard of Green Valley, AZ, Judy (Gary) Kubalak of Fargo, ND, and Lisa (Mike) Davis of Santa Monica, CA. Six grand-children (Stephanie, Bjorn, Summer Lynn, Isaac, McKenna and Jack). Five great-grandchildren (Gabe, Corrina, Petra, Penny and Milo) & one brother Floyd Smith.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Roger Maris Cancer Center Survivorship in memory of Donna.
I just saw where my dear friend passed away. I am so sorry to see this.
We had such good time when we golfed together. Also working with your parents –
such nice people.
I want to extend my sympathy to all of the Ugland family.
Thinking of you – we are still in Arizona.
Vivian Dunford
Dearest Curt, Denise and family, We want to express our sincerest condolences in the passing of Donna. She was a wonderful lady. May God encircle all of you now and in the upcoming days with his ever ending Love, Strength and Guidance!! Prayers for you all!!!
Dear Ugland family,. It is so hard for me to believe Donna is gone from this world. She was always such a sweet, vivacious, gentle soul, with such a cute smile and laugh. Her rapid decline in health, proves the frailty of Life in this world.
James 4:14
You don’t even know what your life tomorrow will be! You are like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears.
May her soul sleep, until we meet again.
Sending prayers, love and thoughts to you, Summer and your family as your grandma
has gone on her journey to her heavenly home.
Love to all, Faye’s grandma Lucy and grandpa
Paul from Rochester, MN
My condolences to the family of Donna Ugland. A beloved Mother, grandmother, sister and all around beautiful woman. You will be missed. Rest In Peace Donna. Welcome to your Heavenly home. Love to all that held Donna in your hearts. My sincerest condolences. Vicki Fuglister
Dearest Ugland family, So very sorry for your loss. We have met Donna thru Lisa. She would come to visit and Bud and I would take her to church. She was a joy to be around and will remember her with fondness. Lisa, Mary and I are here for the Davis family. Anything you all need, just call! Much love, Janet, Lisa and Mary Gallagher.
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, grandmother. It was a beautiful reminder to my family about the importance of relationship when we saw Donna so many times attending the events of her grandchildren. The blessing is in the relief of her tiredness; and as you have reminded her, reuniting with the loved ones that have gone before her. Our sincerest sympathy! God Bless you, Judy, Gary, Isaac, Summer and the entire Ugland family. Love , Cindy, Steve, Zach, Grace, Jeremy and Michael
So sorry to hear about Donna! Hugs to all of you! She will be missed! The ladies at the apartment will for sure miss her spunk and energy! Rest peacefully Donna!
We have many fond memories of Donna. I always admired her warmth and class….she was a true lady!!! May all your memories of happier times comfort you during these sad and difficult days…Love to Curt, Cindy, Judy and Lisa…… .Neighbors from 5th street……John and Marlene Miller
We’re thinkjng of you all and holding you close in prayer. Donna was such a sweet lady. My memories of her are not many as she came to us later in life but they are all full of love and kindness. She embraced us from day one. Sympathies to you all. Sending lots of love.
Thoughts and prayers to Summer and her family as your beautiful grandma completes her journey to heavenly life. Lots of love to all💕💕💕💕
Lucy & Paul Vermeersch (Faye’s grandparents from Rochester, MN)
My heart is filled with such good memories of my amazing Aunt. I wish I could be there with you all to share in those memories. She will be forever missed! Love you all!
Cindy:
My love, sympathy and prayers for your family.
Pastor Becky Lee
My heart is sad for my extended family that made me feel so welcomed my entire life. Thank you! Lifting you all up in prayer for peace and joy knowing mom’s made it thru those gates! ☺️🙏