Jacquelyn Donoho

Nov 4, 1934 -

Jul 10, 2021

Jacquelyn A. Donoho passed away at home on July 10, 2021. She bravely survived breast cancer, but complications ultimately took her life. Her final moments were shared by loving family and friends filled with memories, laughter and tears.

Jackie was born in Jackson, Mich., on Nov. 4, 1934, and is now reunited with her late parents, Delton and Ruth Conlon; husband, Hansel Donoho; and daughter, Deborah Donoho-Brown. She is survived by her children, Daniel Donoho, Kevin Donoho, Karen Salisbury and Brian Donoho; sisters, Joyce Willard, Janice Binder and Judy Murphy; stepson, Milan Belic; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

In 1970, Jackie and Hansel loaded their five children in a bus and followed their love of adventure to Alaska, where they lived their dream, raised their children and populated our great state with "the Donoho Clan." Jackie's greatest joy was outings with her family and friends. Whether it be camping on the Kenai river, set-netting on Chisik Island, hitting the casino in Vegas, yelling bingo in Florida, touring Europe or dancing on the cruise ship, Jackie loved life and was quick to pack her bags.

She earned her teaching degree - while raising five children, holding a UAA secretary position and driving a school bus, after retirement worked many years for H&R block and received numerous honors as a business teacher, coach, volunteer and advisor. Through her unique teaching style and commitment to children, she was able to impact the lives of hundreds of students who fondly remember her helping them become successful in their careers and in life.

Jackie will leave a giant hole in the hearts of hundreds and will always be remembered as loving, adventurous, courageous and genuine, and the person who would "tell you like it is" without judgement.

Family and friends will celebrate her amazing life on Aug. 21, 2021, from 3-5 p.m., at the VFW in Wasilla, Alaska.