Alvin L Donner, 79, formerly of Havre, MT., passed away Nov. 19, 2014 at St. Vincent Providence, Portland, OR of natural causes.
Memorial service will be held at 10 am, Monday Dec. 1, 2014, at Donelson Funeral Chapel with Father Jose Ugalde officiating. Burial will be at 2 pm for family only at Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City.
Alvin was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Portland, OR to Alvin and Marie Donner. He lived in Oregon until 1946 then moved to Montana and lived there until 2011.
Alvin was active in his community, he honorably served in the Montana National Guard for 9 years; was involved in Eagles Club, Elks Club, Lions Club, was chairman of Order of Arrow, and served many years as a Boy Scout Leader.
Alvin was preceded in death by his loving wife Sylvia, of 56 years in 2011; son Steven; parents, Alvin & Marie Donner and brother Claude.
He is survived by children, James (Sue) Donner of Glendale, OR, Douglas (Gail) Donner of Delavon, WI, Duane Donner of Milwaukie, OR, Byron Donner of Portland, OR, Teresa (Darryl) Greeno of Hillsboro, OR; brothers Richard Donner of Washington, Arthur Donner of Oregon, and Michael Donner of Montana; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family has requested that memorial be made in Alvin's name to the Montana Council/Boy Scouts of America, 820 17th Ave. S, Great Falls, MT 59405, or to one's choice.