Donna Jean Docktor, 63 of Jamestown, North Dakota passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 10, 2021 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born April 16, 1958 in Ellendale, North Dakota to Earl and Edna Grosz.  She graduated in 1977 from Kulm High School.  Donna graduated from Town and Country Beauty College in Jamestown where she met Gary Docktor.  She married Gary on August 19, 1978 in Kulm, ND.  Donna held various retail positions over the years including Maurices, Don's House of Flowers, Christopher & Banks, Sears, Newman Signs and Gun & Reel.  She also worked in the Jamestown School system as a teacher's aide and a paraprofessional for many years.  

Donna had many passions in life: gardening in her backyard and being outside in the sun, visiting with friends and neighbors, and spending time with her five grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband of 43 years Gary, children Jennifer Docktor-Anderson (husband Ben, sons Ethan and Isaac), Heidi Docktor, Heather Beaudoin (husband Samuel, sons Elliott and Silas, daughter Chloe) and Jonathan Docktor, siblings Joyce Toth, Margie Kuhlman, Dale Grosz, Clyde Grosz, Carol Kuipers, Gary Grosz, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a nephew, and many aunts and uncles.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 14th, 2021 at 2:00pm at New Hope Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND with Pastor Steve Berntson officiating.  Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.