Loretta June Donaldson Obituary (1928 - 2020)

Loretta June Larson Donaldson, 92, a lifelong resident of Bloomington, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born on March 9, 1928, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Marvin and Ruby Larson. She married Lewis Donaldson in 1947. They were married until his death of ALS in 1975. She later married Kenneth Pamson, who survives. Loretta worked in the payroll department of Eureka Williams and later in the library at Normal Community High School where she greatly enjoyed working with the students. Loretta was a dancer, a world-class shopper, a crafter, and an amazing seamstress. She loved all desserts, especially topped with ice cream. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating. She was an excellent water skier. Loretta was extremely proud of her family and treasured her time with them. To say she loved animals is an understatement. She welcomed dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and gerbils into her home. While tender-hearted for the furred and the feathered, she was a take-no-guff, fiercely independent lady who always did things her way. Loretta is survived by her husband Kenneth Pamson of Bloomington, two daughters, Karen (Keith) Bell of North Kingstown, RI, and Kathy Tosh of Normal, IL. She was the proud grandmother of Heather (Jim) Mirra of Rehoboth MA, Jeremy (Jamie) Tosh of Bloomington, IL, and Alaina Tosh of Normal, IL. She also boasted three great-grandchildren - Allison Mirra, Maddox Tosh, and Amelia Tosh. A private family service will be held on Wednesday April 29th at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Ruby's Rescue, 4035 County Road 600 N., McLean, IL 61754 or The ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022