Donna Rose Houser was born to James & Loretta (Walker) Peterson December 23, 1930 in Old Lemoyne, Nebraska. Her family moved to a farm in North Platte in 1942 as they were displaced due to Lake McConaughy being created. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1948, then worked at Hoover's Jewelry and O'Connor's Department store. She married Larry Houser on April 19, 1952 in North Platte. Larry was called back to the Navy soon after and she stayed in California where she worked for Howard Hughes Aircraft. She returned to North Platte and their son, Stephen was born. It took three days to notify her husband as Larry was 6000 miles away. When her husband returned they owned and operated the Lazy J Motel for 18 years. Donna and Larry retired to their farm. Donna finally was able to grow her big garden. She then canned everything that would fit in a jar. She also insisted that bird feeders must be full at all times. She always called the bird feeders Donna's Diner. For many years she volunteered at the Bargin Bin, until her health began to fail. She left us with dignity on March 15, 2013. Survivors include her husband, Larry and son, Stephen (Lori) Houser of North Platte; daughter, Brenda (Steve) Heracleous of Leander, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Christian Wake Service & Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend James Novakowski officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Holy Spirit Building Fund and online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.