Donna Lee Cable

Donna Lee Cable passed peacefully at the age of 90 on November 10, 2025 in Monmouth, Oregon.

Donna Lee Snow was born July 9, 1935 in St. John, Washington to Harry & Della Snow.

In the 1940's their family moved to Echo, Oregon where Harry worked as a farmer. Donna enjoyed her small town upbringing. She graduated from Echo High School where she was a cheerleader and played trombone in the all girls marching band.

Donna attended Eastern Oregon College where she reacquainted with a childhood friend,

Carol Cable.

Donna and Carol were married Sept 16, 1956 in Pendleton, Oregon. They lived in Helix, Oregon, where Carol taught and coached at the high school and farmed on the side.

In 1959 their first son Timm was born. Soon after they moved to LaGrande, Oregon to farm.

In 1962 there second son Terry was born.

In 1965 Donna & Carol moved to Monmouth, Oregon for Carol to take a job as a basketball coach and teacher at Central High School. They intended to stay for a few years and then return to Eastern Oregon to farm.

In 1967 daughter Tawnni was born and in 1971 daughter Tanna was born.

In 1972 Carol was recruited as a real estate agent for Al Noble Real Estate. He fell in love with real estate and in 1973 he and Donna decided to set down permanent roots in Monmouth and buy the company. They changed the business name to C Cable Realty where Donna was the bookkeeper until 2023. The 3 generation company just celebrated 51 years of business.

Donna was an active parent, serving as classroom helper, booster club member and a participant on various parent advisory committees. She also served on the City of Monmouth Planning Commission for 23 years.

Her two biggest joys were her family and following her kids and grandkids in all of their sports and activities. Her life revolved around ballgames and she absolutely loved it. Carol and Donna enjoyed traveling. Some of Donna's favorite spots were Ft. Worth, TX and Branson, MS. She was proud to be an Eastern Oregon girl. She loved country music, horses and attending the Pendleton Round Up and the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Donna loved her family, both immediate and extended. She had many lifetime friendships that she treasured. She loved watching sports. She was always sad to see a season end, but found consolation in the new season beginning. She loved holidays and gathering with the family for a meal and parlor games. Her homemade pizza and birthday cakes were family tradition.

She will be missed deeply, but her legacy will shine through her kids and grandkids.

Donna was proceeded in death by her husband Carol, parents Harry & Della Snow and brother Dick Snow.

She is survived by her kids Timm, Terry, Tawnni, Tanna and their spouses, grandkids Franki, Emma, Kevin, Zoe, Will, Jesse (Macey), Justin & J.T. and great grandson Cooper.

A memorial service will be held on December 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Monmouth Christian Church.

Contributions in honor of Donna can be made to Central Panther Club and Central Youth Sports.