Donna Wilkie, is descendent of chiefs of the Makah and Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribes as true royalty, and was a trail blazer for Native American rights and cultural identity. On the quiet evening of December 16, 2019 at 11:05 pm she passed-on, surrounded by her family at home. Throughout her life She stood valiant and proud of her ancestral homelands of the Makah villages of Tsoo-Yess and Ozette and she maintained a strong inherent connection to her family's culture. She instilled culture, traditional song, dance and storytelling, into her family as a teacher and true historian. As a gifted traditional artist she shared many talents with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and community.

In her earlier years she was a noted jazz vocalist where she performed on many occasion in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest. She earned her degree at the University of Washington and brought her valued skills back to the Makah Tribal government where she served in the field of counseling, social services, managed the Makah Seniors Citizens Program, was a Tribal Planner and completed a successful term on the Makah Tribal Council.

At her final age of 78 she lived a full and complete life, achieving everything she was meant to. And now she joins the great ones in the spirit world.

Donna is survived by her daughter Maureen Woods & son-in-law Jim Woods ; son David Sones & daughter-in-law Cheryl Sones; son Richard Sones; grandson Mark Ray & granddaughter in-law Hailey Ray; granddaughters Angelina Woods and Crysandra Sones; great grandchildren Max, Raiden and Bianca Ray; partner of 15+ years Dana Sarff. Additionally a respectful mention as Donna's is also survived by nephew Wendell Wilkie; nieces Carrie Wilkie and Alice Murner, and many great nephew's & nieces. A very special thank you to Jan Li Hanson for her expertise, dedication and heartfelt support to our family.

We will forever miss our mom, grandma, friend and relative. Her wisdom, strength and love guides us in our life on earth.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles is entrusted with her arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for her family at www.drennanford.com .