Angel Wings

Our dear friend Dona Hinshaw gained her angel wings on 12-24-2018. With her passing she left a special request that in lieu of flowers, she requested that contributions be made to the Corvallis Primary playground fund. It is our hope to eventually have a playground with new, safer structures, as well as a memorial that honors the contributions of our beloved Mrs. Hinshaw for all that she has done to make our school and community a better place.

Dona spent countless hours on the Corvallis Primary playground tending to the care and safety of students. She was passionate about the need for an upgraded, more developmentally appropriate play area for the young children in our school.  Dona had such a heart for children and believed that providing a playground that could better meet the physical needs of children would benefit them in multiple areas of growth and development.

A PayPal account has been set up where donations can be made (see to the right).  Contributions can also be sent to Corvallis School, PO Box 700, Corvallis, MT 59828. Please put Corvallis Primary Playground Fund Acct. #54 in the memo.

*** Donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for helping Mrs. Hinshaw‘s legacy of love live on. 

Service Information: https://www.dalyleachchapel.com/notices/Dona-Hinshaw

From : Michelle Kushan

Dona was one of the first people I ever met when my son Jordan started Kindergarten at Ilalko Elementary school.  She was also one of the people that was largely responsible for me getting involved in PTA. Her and Sandy Peace were always so welcoming and nice and really tried to include the new moms to get involved. She was always so positive, funny and diplomatic whenever any issues arose which you know always happens in PTA.  One of the funniest stories she ever told us was when they were living in Lakeland hills and there was a large rat that had somehow gotten into their house. It was in the dining room and her husband had it cornered on the top of the curtain rod on the  dining room window. Her husband had a bat(? I think?) and locked eyes with it and the rat jumped right at him. Her husband went nuts swinging the bat and I think he killed it. We were laughing so hard at the visual when she was describing it. She is always so funny!

 I was sad when she moved but know that Montana is a place she loves. Praying for healing, comfort and peace for her and her sweet family. She is strong and if anyone can beat this beast, it would be Dona. I’m sure the school is missing her presence each and every day!

Michelle Kushan