Dona Rae Frost Dona Rae Frost, Smithfield Utah, age 69 passed away Wednesday October 17, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Dona was born September 20th, 1943 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is the daughter of Paul A and Lela Street. She was the oldest of 9 children. She married her best friend, Robert S. Frost on September 17th, 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple. They have 5 beautiful children. Dona loved spending time with her sweet husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dona loved the gospel and had a wonderful testimony of its truthfulness. She held many positions over the years, and served diligently. She served in the Relief Society, as a Primary chorister, as a Scout Leader, as a devoted visiting teacher and more recently, although she felt challenged, as a teacher of a Book of Mormon class. Dona loved music, loved to sing, and was a member of her church choir. Dona was also able to serve a mission with her husband in 2004 to the San Jose area. What a joy that was to her to serve her heavenly father with her Dear husband by her side. She loved to serve and to share her love of the gospel and its many blessings. Dona's sweet, pleasant personality and her warm, inviting and comforting spirit resonated to all who knew her, and made it possible for her to make friends very easily and wherever she went. She was loved and admired by so many in her life and touched so many lives. Even though Dona was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her mid 30's she still led a full and productive life. She loved traveling with her husband to various locations related to his music responsibilities. She was so proud of Robert and loved to share his successes with friends, family, and many others. One of her greatest joys and pride was attending Roberts concerts in which he played in or conducted. While raising her young family she loved to sew, make clothes, toll paint and cook. She knew how to bake so well and has taught her children the tricks of a wonderful homemade pie. Dona loved to camp and take her children on amazing trips with their cousins and had so many great wonderful memories. Dona loved her family so much. She loved attending family reunions in a variety of locations. She always had a bright smile and bright spirit, especially when spending time with her family. Dona was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She has been an inspiration to many in how she has handled the challenges in her life. Dona is survived by her husband Robert; their children Kelly Rex Fisher of Layton, Utah, Doug Katie Frost of Cypress, Texas, Carlene Will DiBartolo of Clinton, Utah, Scott Idrian Frost of Burlington, NC and Janet Chad Reese of Smithfield, Utah; 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, 6 siblings, Steve Lorena Street of Meridian, Idaho, Rick Louise Street of Shelley, Idaho, Mary Miller of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lisa Brown of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Caroline Rick Hartley of Prescott Valley, Arizona and Chuck Cami Street of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Dona was preceded in death by her parents; Paul A and Lela Street, her brother Jimmy, and her twin sister Dina. Funeral services are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home and will be held at noon Monday October 22nd, 2012 at the Smithfield 22nd Ward Chapel, 640 North 200 East with Bishop Darrell Spendlove officiating. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield and 10:30 to 11:30 AM Monday at the chapel. Compassionate service will be provided by the Smithfield 22nd ward Relief Society. Interment will be in the Smithfield Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Avery and his wonderful staff and to all those who have demonstrated their love and support to us during our time of bereavement. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at
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