Donna-Rue Munsey Obituary (1917

Donna-Rue Munsey Donna-Rue Munsey, 92, was born in Tacoma and died peacefully Thursday morning in Gig Harbor. Donna-Rue was the only child of Ralph and Sarah Teats. She graduated from Stadium High School in 1935 and attended University of Washington, where she studied Drama. She became a radio personality at KMO Radio. She produced education television programs for 12 years at KPEC-TV and KCPQ-TV. In retirement, she was president of the Aloha Club and served on the board of the Tacoma Art Museum. She married Bennett T. Munsey in 1941. They were residents of Portland Oregon for 17 years, returning to Tacoma for their final 47 years together. She was an energetic and creative woman who loved decorating her home and enjoying the company of her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her two children, Bennett G. Munsey of Anacortes and Kim (Mrs. Patrick) Klock of Gig Harbor, and three grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00, Saturday, November 14th at Haven of Rest Memorial Park in Gig Harbor (havenrest.com). The family would like to thank all the caring people who made her life comfortable these last eight years. Remembrances may be made to Tacoma Franciscan Hospice.