Donna Marlene Brougher

Donna Marlene Brougher passed away peacefully Thursday September 19, 2013, in her home in El Dorado Hills, at the age of 76. Donna Marlene was born in San Bernardino, California on February 17, 1937. The youngest of Orville and Elaine Potter's four children, Donna graduated from Colton High School. Shortly after high school, she met the love of her life, Earl Brougher and they wed on April 7, 1956. Married for over 40 years, Donna and Earl had three children, Teresa, Robert and Diane. In 1964, the family moved to Rancho Cordova where Donna began taking courses at Sacramento State University and later went on to earn her teaching credential. In 1975, after her children were grown, Donna found herself working for Sacramento State University where she would work until she retired in 2000. During that time, Donna and Earl built their dream home in El Dorado Hills where Donna was actively engaged in the community. Her heart led her to Foothills United Methodist Church where she attended and volunteered countless numbers of hours. Additionally, she volunteered with Snowline Hospice, Food Bank of El Dorado County, Friends of the Library, S.I.R.S., Sigma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and El Dorado Rose Court. Now joined with her true love Earl and rejoicing with the angels, Donna leaves behind her daughters Teresa Dean and Diane Eisenhour along with her son Robert Brougher; eight grandchildren, Lisa, Janet, Eugene, Wayne, Allison, Chip, Kyle and Cassie and four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Noah, Jack and Mabel. Donna Brougher's service will be held Saturday September 28, 2013 at 9:30 AM at Green Valley Mortuary located at 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue CA 95672.