Donna Corrine Brown age 78, of Bozeman, passed away at her home, on January 29^th, 2006. She was born to the late Robert and Mary (Johnson) Thompson on Sept. 19, 1927 in Whitlash, Montana.

Donna attended the University of Montana, in Missoula, and attained a degree in Journalism, in which she excelled.

She married William Arthur Brown in November of 1950 in Great Falls, and together they raised two daughters, while traveling all over the United States and Hawaii during William’s Navy Career. The family settled in Bozeman, MT in 1966.

Donna was an active business woman and journalist.  She worked at the Gallatin County Tribune in which she was editor, while at the Tribune she earned many awards in journalism. Donna started the High Country News and ran the newspaper until the late 1970’s. She later owned and operated First Treasure Book Store on Main Street until the early 1990’s, when she retired. During her retirement she ran a small produce and flower business for enjoyment.

Donna enjoyed reading, and was an avid gardener and belonged to the Organic Gardening Assn. of Montana.

Donna C. Brown is survived by her two daughters, Leilani Marie (Mario) DelDuca, and Moana Dawn Brown; two grandchildren Nicholas and Ashley DelDuca all of Bozeman, MT; two brothers Earl (Sunnie) Thompson of Lewistown, MT and Gale (Mary) Thompson of Bozeman and 9 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William and her sister Dorothy.

A memorial service will be Friday, February 3^rd, 2006 at 3:00PM at the Dahl Funeral Chapel of Bozeman. Visitation Friday before the services from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Services in Shelby MT, will be held Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Whitted Funeral Home, with burial to follow at the Mountain ViewCemetery. Visitation in Shelby from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.