Donna Rae Reinert passed away at home on September 4, 2019 after a long illness. She was born April 28, 1939 in Oakland, California, the daughter of George Klarmann and Marjorie Stromquist.
Donna graduated from Albany High School, class of 1957. Following graduation, she married Bob DeCosta and had four children. She later obtained her nursing degree in 1974. Donna served as a nurse for Wycliffe Bible Translators in Peru, where she met and married Russ Reinert in 1989. They retired in Redwood Valley, CA. Her passion was serving God, people and gardening. Donna was predeceased by her son, Anthony DeCosta. Surviving children are Teri Crowhurst, Dennis DeCosta and Dave DeCosta.
Donna’s favorite bible verse
1 Timothy 1:14
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,
along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Below are youtube videos of the memorial service
Brief shot of those in attendance, One minute
Opening by Jim Crowhurst son-in-law, songs by Vest’s, Pastor Kevin McDougall, 7 minutes
Russ Reinert-My Life with a Princess, 45 minutes
Slideshow of Donna’s life, 12:18
Poem by Gloria Eisenmann & Jim Crowhurst, 9 minutes
A service was held to celebrate her life on September 29, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Redwood Valley Community Church, 951 School Way, Redwood Valley, CA. Order of service Welcome Jim Crowhurst - son-in-law Worship songs Dave & Peggy Vest-longtime friends 1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 2. In the Garden Scripture reading Kevin McDougall- Pastor and prayer for family My life Russ Reinert- husband with a princess Hymn Ivy Atto-RVCC friend 3. Bow the knee Photo memory slideshow Hymn Dave & Peggy Vest 4. It is well with my soul Poem Gloria Eisenman- longtime friend Open microphone for those who would like to share Closing Jim Crowhurst
Poem by granddaughter, Amber DeCosta
Nana, a shining star
Setting the highest bar
There’s a lot I learned from you
How to love and how to share too
I cherish all our memories
And everything about your energy
Your smile would light up any room
Brighter than the brightest moon
Your faith and spirit ever so strong
Living your life like an uplifting song
I really admire you
And I love you through and through
Rest In Peace, Nana.
If you would like to send a gift send to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL
32862-8200.
Please include a note saying,
“Preference for the Wycliffe ministry of Dan and Diane Hintz, Account #221247, in memory of Donna Reinert.”
Or make your credit card gift by phone at 1-800-WYCLIFFE (992-5433).