In Remembrance Of
Donna Livingston
Link to the live stream of the funeral service: https://youtu.be/W7BifXxbV9w
Donna Elaine Livingston, 53, of Gower, MO passed away April 25, 2021.
She was born on December 15, 1967 to Leroy Wayne and Phyllis Elaine (Farr) Davis in St. Joseph, MO. Donna grew up in rural Gower and in 1986 she graduated from East Buchanan High School.
On August 3, 1991 she was united in marriage to Patrick “Pat” Kim Livingston. After their marriage they lived near Gower, where they made their home. Pat passed away on February 20, 2005. In June of 2012 Donna was united with her partner Kirby Crump and he became her and her daughter’s “rock”.
Donna worked for Heartland Medical Center, Farmland Industries, North Kansas City Hospital, Platte Valley Bank and she was currently the manager for the Gower Domiciliary.
She had an incredible gift and talent for crafting and a passion for baking and cooking. She was a perfectionist and spent many hours decorating her cookies and cupcakes for birthdays, baby and wedding showers, Carly’s volleyball team and any other occasion. If you gave her a theme, she would always deliver above and beyond your expectations. Donna loved riding motorcycles, anything Harley and the KC Chiefs. Most of all, Donna never missed an activity and was her family’s #1 Fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pat Livingston; her parents Wayne and Elaine Davis; her father-in-law Jack Livingston; nephew Travis Spaeth.
Donna is survived by her partner Kirby Crump; her daughters Bailey (Jesse Breeding) Livingston and Carly Livingston; her only son and dog Fat Boy; sister Deborah (Harold) Barnhill; niece Korey Barnhill; great-nephew Parker Ray Miller; Kirby’s parents Carl and Kathy Crump; aunts and uncles Marianne (Jerry) Jackson, Bob (Carol) Farr, and John Farr; mother-in-law Evelyn Livingston; brother-in-law Larry (Molly) Livingston; sister-in-law Linda (Darrel) Spaeth; several other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends, along with a community that was fighting along beside her.
At the family’s request, please wear your “Donna Shirt”, a KC Chiefs shirt, a Bulldog shirt or anything leopard print or bright colors.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday April 28th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Thursday April 29th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower
Donations may be made to Donna Livingston Memorial Fund c/o the Bank of Gower, for the education of Carly Livingston.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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Wendie Crawford
Sending love and peace ❤️
Bob and Carol Farr
Kirby, Carly and Bailey,
We may move on someday, but we will never let go of the memories we have of her.
Donna will stay with us forever in our hearts. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha Dreher
Prayer to the family.
Aaron Grier
God bless her giant heart. She was an amazing woman that had an amazing sense of humor. She will be missed by many. Sorry to all of you for her loss. She was a fighter. Aaron, Shawna, Sophie, Grayson, and Beckett Grier.
Ann Edwards
So sorry for your loss ❤️
Ben Groom
My deepest heart felt condolences to the family. What a trooper and an example she has set for all of us to aspire too… May God bless her family and accept her with loving arms.
Linda and Eugene Lyons
Our sincere condolences to all of Debbie’s family.RIP.
Tori Mortimore
Sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful lady. She always talked about how much she loved her family and everyone of her supporters. Donna will be truly missed . God bless you Donna. Fly high my sweet friend.
Janet Timberlake
Prayers to All of the Family. So sorry for the huge loss of such a wonderful soul. I have many great memories of our families together at the Lake. Will never forget how many times Donna would tell on some of us to get us in trouble……..only because she was the youngest. I was able to joke with her about that years later, after she and Pat got married. I followed her journey thru FB for the last 3 yrs. There are so many Warriors who fought with her, you all were her Angels! Hugs for all.
Kay Jackson
Donna was a wonderful person. She had the ability to make you smile. My prayers go out to all of you.
Ladonna (Barnett) Fergison
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.! Our hearts break for you loss but knowing she is no longer suffering and is in Gods arm is comforting.
Chuck Adkins
Prayers to family
Shirley Reynolds
My deepest sympathy to all the families! May you all find peace in knowing she’s pain free! God Bless you all
Sandy Estes
I didn’t know Donna, but I know she was a special person. She will be missed.
Her mother in law, Evelyn is my first cousin.
Sending prayers of comfort to all of you.
Paul and Tracy Brown
There are no words that could say how sorry I am for your loss of Donna. She was one of the nicest, funniest, kindest caring people I know. I know she is in a better place but she was taken from her family way too soon. My deepest condolences go out to all of you.
Retta Kerns
My prayers go to all the family.
Paul Brown
So sorry for your loss I remember Donna
Debbie and their parents from weekends at the lake fun times
Carol Sroor
Im saddened for the lose of Donna, mother, partner, friend and more, but relieved for both of you Kirby, that the painful struggle has ended. Please accept my warmest sympathy. Through these last months you have displayed tremendous courage, which has been an inspiration to me. Your example was one we can remember when we too must face difficult moments. Our love and prayers are with both Donna and your family.
Deron and Jody Adkins
You were a very brave, strong woman Donna… always in our thoughts and prayers
Sherrill Kelsey
My heart goes out to Donna’s family, particularly her girls
Ron Kretzer
Pat waiting with open arms