HOW I SPENT MY DASH
1936 - 2025
Donnabeth “d” Weider Brown, daughter of Edgar D. Weider and Elizabeth Giltz Weider, was born March 4, 1936, in North Platte, NE.
After graduating in 1954, Donnabeth came to Park College, Parkville, Mo, where she attended school for two years after which she worked for Spencer Chemical Company for 3 years, and 3 years with Employer's Reinsurance. Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company then became her home for 40 years. She started working as Secretary to the VP of Marketing and retired as VP Regulatory Compliance. During her employment she enjoyed positions as Product Manager, Marketing Services Director, Regional Sales Manager, Market Development Manager and then VP Regulatory Compliance/HR at the Faultless Starch/Bon Ami manufacturing facility.
d was married to Tracy Hilderman in 1977, and divorced two years later when they both realized they had ruined a good friendship. Yes, the friendship continues to this day. Her marriage to Harold W. Brown in 1992, ended with his death in 2002.
The Paola area became d's home when she moved from Prairie Village in 1988. She became an Extension Master Gardener in 2002, after her retirement. She met and enjoyed many friends through this organization, and always enjoyed learning and sharing gardening information.
d had many interests and loves. She admired the Native American way of life, and followed the Red Road to the best of her ability. She loved her dachshunds and making things with her hands. Every June could find d gathering people to make a Native
Salve from "weeds" and plants found in her yard and garden. Her love of growing medicinal plants resulted in many dried remedies, tinctures and salves. Books were always high on her list, whether they were read for enjoyment or used as reference and text books. Most of all she loved the people in her life and spending time sharing with them.
If by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.
Cremation with ashes to be incorporated with the planting of a Sycamore Tree.
I will miss D's smile and laugh. She was a very kind and thoughtful lady.
Friend ,Carefree ,Arizona
We had lots of fun!
Neighbor ,Paola ,Kansas
I meet d when Steve and I became her neighbor. She was instrumental in me becoming a master gardner myself. I fondly remember sitting under a hot july full moon and discussing our beliefs and learning about pretty much everything about each other. She had a vast knowledge about the world and a wicked sense of humor! I will carry her spirit with me for the rest of my dash. Im sorry Please forgive me Thank you I love you, d
Friend Plumber ,Paola ,Kansas
I was only your plumber, you befriended me on my first service call for your home. Went home to tell my wife and Daughter of the intriguing person I had met that day. Since then my family has enjoyed a 2 decade friendship with one of the most interesting and genuine people I have ever met. The planet is less for your passing, heaven is certainly brighter G
