Donna was born May 24, 1937 in El Central, California, to Victor and Lydia Newfield. She spent most of her childhood in Healdsburg, California. In 1955, Donna met the love of her life, Douglas Simon Peters, and they were married March 24, 1956. Shortly thereafter, Doug served two years in the military, and the couple moved to Washington D.C., where they both served in the Pentagon. Upon leaving the military, Doug and Donna returned to Shafter, where they raised their three daughters, Deanna, Darleen, and Delayne. From 1958 until the company dissolved in 1998, Donna worked alongside her husband in the family business, Maple Leaf Enterprises. Donna loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed her yard and the fruits of her labor while picking her garden. Donna also was extremely proud of her family and adored her grandchildren. She was involved in every aspect of her family's life – she attended and supported many sporting events, academic achievements, and endeavors pursued by her children and grandchildren. Donna was an active member in the Shafter community. She was passionate about being the Director of Community Bible Study for 10 years, and she served faithfully in various capacities at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. Donna is survived by her daughters, Deanna Peters, Darleen and husband Steve Reimer, Delayne and husband Mark Huskey; grandchildren, Jordan Reimer and wife Amber, Justin Reimer and wife Nicole, Jenae Reimer, Cheyenne and husband Samuel Di Pietro, and Savannah Huskey.