Michael  Donat

Michael Donat

1/9/1952 — 1/12/2025

Michael J. Donat, 73, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at his Gifford home. He was born Jan. 9, 1952, to Betty Jane Humphreys and Daryl Jay Donat, in Idaho Falls.

Michael lived in Snohomish, Wash., where he worked construction as a heavy equipment operator. Upon retirement, he moved to Lenore.

He married Sheila Marie Streeter on June 26, 1999.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Michael is survived by his wife Sheila, in Lenore; children: Terry Laaker, Ariz.; Bruce Laaker, Lenore; Jeremy Laaker, Washington; Robin L. Maldinado, Orofino; Josh Donat, Ariz., and Mat Donat, Washington; 17 grandkids and seven great-grandkids; sisters Janey Cook, Blackfoot, Idaho, and Ann Donat, Oregon; and brother David Donat, Oregon. His father and mother, Daryl Jay and Betty Jane Humphreys Donat, and his brother Lee Gilbert preceded him in death.

No services will be held. Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements.

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