Donna Lee Faubion Howland was born on May 30, 1950 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Richard (Dick) and Dorothy (Stoltenberg) Faubion and passed away on September 18, 2024 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Facility, leaving behind a legacy of love and community spirit.  Growing up in the Millboro area, Donna cherished countless memories with her parents and her brother, Rick Faubion.

Donna was a proud graduate of the Winner High School class of 1968.  Donna balanced her education with a full-time job while attending Sinte Gleska.  In 1981 she met her love and partner Dennis Howland and they married on October 23, 1982.

Through her life Donna held a variety of positions that reflected her commitment to her community, from working at the Westside Café and O'Malley's Steakhouse to serving the register of deeds office in Winner to her many years at IMA and later the school lunch program.  She was dedicated to her roles.  Later she joined H&P Applications and alongside Denny, they established Howland Custom Application showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit.

Donna was a passionate supporter of local events rarely missing a Winner High School ballgame or city council meeting.  She served as secretary for the Winner Playhouse and enjoyed attending all the concerts at the Gospel Barn in Gregory.  As a member of the Winner Country Club, she and Denny participated in numerous tournaments embodying their love for golf and camaraderie.  Donna had a passion for spending time in her kitchen making her family famous caramel rolls, beef-n-noodles, frog eye salad and a variety of different delicious cookies, just to name a few.

Donna cherished her friendships, especially her coffee and birthday groups and held her cousins close to her heart.  She took immense pride in her family celebrating the achievements of her nephews and nieces and great nieces and nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Denny and her beloved brother Rick as well as her mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Donna is survived by her sister-in-law, Diane Faubion, of Rapid City, nephews Brady Faubion, of Rapid City, Chris (Jordan) Faubion of Rapid City, nieces Heather (Lane) Massingale of Rapid City, Lindsay (Anthony) Hudelson of Rapid City, great-nephew, Grayson Faubion, great-nieces, Dempsey Faubion, Avery Massingale, Trinity Massingale, cousins; Janet Lawler, JoAnn Engel, Joan (Brian) Burnham, Ruth (Glen) Novotny, Yvon (Wade) Burtz and Denny's family.  Her special friends; Connie Halverson and Jamie Konshak and many other beloved friends.