Donna Marie Jangula

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna Marie Jangula passed away Tuesday afternoon in St. James Healthcare with her loving family at her side. She was born in Helena on July 10, 1933 to Frederick and Dorothy (Berry) Dalbec. Raised and educated in Basin, Donna treasured the time spent with her parents, siblings and friends, loved to ride her horse Shine, and developed a deep love for animals and nature. She and Anton "Tony" Jangula were married on December 27, 1952; they loved and raised their seven children. She nurtured them and all the neighborhood kids, nieces, nephews, and anyone she could feed or help in some way. She was a fantastic cook and always made extra in case someone stopped by. She and Tony taught their children deep family values: respect, kindness, love, compassion and tradition. They always ate together at the table and throughout their 63 year marriage extended hospitality to everyone who came to their home. She had a great sense of humor, loved to sing, especially around her brother and sisters, and loved to paint. Never forgetting a birthday or anniversary, she was a truly kind and caring person who made everyone feel like they were special. Donna worked in various food service jobs throughout her life and the Soroptimist Home. She was also a switchboard operator for the Anaconda Company and the Butte-Silver Bow courthouse. She retired from the Butte School District where she enjoyed being around the children. Donna is survived by her husband, Anton "Tony" Jangula, her children and their spouses; Kathy and Ken Schelin, Tony and Kathy Jangula, Charley and Diane Jangula, Debbie and Joe Rask, Joe Jangula and Kellie, Fred and Dicie Jangula and Barb and Jim Scott. She has 20 grandchildren: Eric Schelin, Dana Rice, Donna Rowling, Robert Jangula, Triann Jangula, Joyce Sandefer, Kristen Wunsch, Adrianne Harrison, Jackalynn Snow, Cindi Rask, Teri Jo Rask, Amanda Jangula, Hanna Jangula, Jennifer Basnett, Jenna Anderson, Jake Jangula, Alan Gragg, Brenden Gragg, Mercedes Scott and Alexus Scott. Her 15 great-grandchildren are: Abigail, Ethan, Riley, Kaden, Gage, Carter, Garret, MaKenna, Desmond, Liam, Maylee, Hailee, Grant, Garrison and Olivia. Also surviving are her siblings, Dorrie Ann Bolton, Marguerite Leason, Fred (Vernetta) Dalbec, Mary Jo Pyhel, and sister-in-law Katie Fisher, as well as a large extended family in Walkerville and Butte. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local animal shelter or any children's hospital.

Tributes

Donna Marie Jangula

July 10, 1933 - July 12, 2016