Dona Mae Meehan, 73

Dona Mae Meehan, 73, retired music teacher, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Hope, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the First Lutheran Church in Sandpoint with Pastors Dave Olson and Bob Nale officiating.

Dona was born on May 23, 1935 in Shell Lake, Wis., to Joel and Emily Henderson. She grew up and attended schools there, graduating high school in 1953. She earned her teaching degree in vocal music at Northland College in Ashland, Wis., where she also met her future husband.

Dona married David Meehan on July 27, 1957, in Shell Lake. The couple moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, where they both accepted teaching positions. Over her career, Dona taught music at the junior and senior high schools and, when needed, taught English.

She and David also owned and operated the Edelhaus Restaurant in Hope, Idaho, from 1973-1996.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and an associate member of the Clark Fork Lutheran Church. She enjoyed music, baking, and reading; she also cherished her family and friends. Dona had recently been making plans to travel to the Grand Canyon and to take a cruise.

She is survived by her brother, Glen (Norma) Henderson of Kalispell, Mont.; two sisters, Helen (Don) Jacklen of Hibbing, Minn., and Judy (Paul) Markgren of Rice Lake, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Kathy Taylor of Washburn, Wis.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Meehan; and a niece, Beth Markgren.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the Clark Fork Lutheran Church.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Dona's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.