Donna Marie Caprai Jones, 86

Donna Marie Caprai Jones passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 13, 2020, after a year-long courageous battle. She was 86. Mom was born the youngest of four children to John and Bessie Caprai. She was a princess to her older brothers, Warren, Bobby and Laurence Caprai.

Mom worked at IGA in Priest River and then at Guaranty Escrow for Cook and Lamanna until her retirement.

Donna raised four children, Laurie Geary, Claudia Shanholtzer, Shawn Jones and Wesley Jones. She was a proud Grandma to seven grandchildren and had a very special connection to her grandchildren and great grandchildren she was loved by nieces nephews as Aunt Donna.

Mom was the family historian and a gifted writer. Any information about the Caprai/Vanderhoff lineage could be found in one of the many binders of articles, clippings or pages written very eloquently by her.

Mom lived a simple life. She loved her house, her yard, her flowers, and her spring plant sale every year with her granddaughter Amanda. She was at peace at home with her gardening and quilting.

She is survived by her daughters, Laurie and Claudia; and her son, Wesley. She was preceded in death by Shawn and the two were reunited on Monday morning along with her parents and brothers in a reunion that I pray we all get to experience.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Priest River museum.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com.