Donna Mae Sophie Weatherly, 85, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Donna was born March 27, 1939, at home in Corwin Township, near Ypsilanti, ND, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Domek) Beckman.  She attended country school near the farm, and at Ypsilanti and Montpelier schools.  Donna began her career in insurance in Jamestown as a secretary during her junior year.  She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1957 and continued to work for Harty Insurance, eventually becoming an agent.  Donna was united in marriage to Neil “Tex” Weatherly on April 19, 1959 at Ypsilanti Lutheran Church and they made their home in Jamestown.  She was hired by First Community Credit Union as an agent and manager, a position she held until retirement.  Donna served on various state and local insurance boards over the years, and was president of the Pricilla Circle at St. John’s Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed reading, flowers and gardening, cooking, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. 

Donna is survived by her husband, Neil “Tex” Weatherly; daughter, Debra Eissinger; grandchildren, Lucas Eissinger and Libbie (Ben) Keller and their children, Zayden, Lila, and Emery; sister, Lucille Riden; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Peg Beckman and Merle Weatherly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Clara Beckman; brother, Harold & Sophia Beckman; sister, Laveril & Ervin Frey; and brother, Earl Beckman.

Memorial Service – 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jamestown, with Rev. Erik Weber officiating.