Donna Marie Riphenburg

Donna Marie (Henderson) Riphenburg, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Donna was born on April 2, 1935 to William and Ann (Kalanick) Henderson on the ranch. She married Milton Riphenburg on July 13, 1953 and they were married 55 years. Donna was big hearted and always took care of her family. She was an excellent homemaker and loved her garden and flowers that she entered at the fair. She enjoyed lots of rides in the car, discovered many backroads, picking wildflowers in the spring, and could name any bird or flower. Donna loved chocolate milkshakes, gummy bears, country western music and going to concerts. Curious and adventurous, Donna didn’t like to be idle at home. She was always busy. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Kenny Thornton) Feist, Bonnie (Larry) Bush, Billie (Steve) Cotton, Bryan (Tami) Riphenburg, and Lori (Rob) Arps all of Great Falls; brother Jack Henderson of Great Falls; nephew Joel (Tara) Henderson of Great Falls; grandchildren Christina, Eric, Kellie, Amanda, Ashlee, Katharin, Stephanie, Annie, Clay, Colton, Joel and Jazmyn; great-grandchildren Brayden, Column, Marlie, Marilynn, Payten, Vinny, Archer and Carter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ann Henderson; husband Milton Riphenburg; brothers William, Kenny, and Henry Henderson; and niece Jennifer Henderson.