March 24, 1939 – October 10, 2024   

Donna McConnell passed away in Kamloops, B.C. on October 10, 2024, at 85 years young. Her final moments were spent peacefully with family and close friends. 

Known for her outgoing personality, big smile and adventurous spirit, Donna will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She asks that we remember her for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing. Donna is predeceased by her husband John McConnell and her sister Carla Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Bradley and Cindi Bradley, and her nephew Alan Ladouceur and her niece Patty Ladouceur-Schuyler. 

Donna was a pioneer in her life from teenage lifeguard to business entrepreneur, she took on and conquered many challenges. She was never afraid to do things her way. In the early 1970s Donna created her own Pilot Car business, which thrived for over four decades. Donna’s knowledge and incredible memory, made her a most respected and valuable asset in the industry. In retirement she embraced her passion for adventure with tropical sun and sand, taking annual vacations to destinations of Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Panama, to name a few. 

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kamloops ANAVETS 290, located at #9 -177 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, B.C.

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the McConnell family. 

• Date : 2024-10-10
• Location : Kamloops