Donna Mae Christensen

Donna Mae Christensen, daughter of Ray and Mary (Hollinger) Williams, was born on July 13, 1932, in Beaver City, Nebraska. She passed away on March 10, 2026, at the Superior Good Samaritan Society in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 93.

Donna grew up in Beaver City and graduated from Beaver City High School. She continued her education at Kearney State College and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She was married three times: first to Arlon D. Fuller, Sr., with whom she had five children; then to Vernon Martin; and finally to Aubrey “Chris” Christensen. All three husbands preceded her in death.

A gifted writer, journalist, counselor, and speaker, Donna authored many books. She found joy in archery, horseback riding, golf, and the playful art of reciting Spoonerisms. She was a longtime active member of the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene and the Christian Woman’s Club. In June 2023, she entered the Superior Good Samaritan Society, where she resided until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Arlon, Vernon, and Chris; sons Travis Martin and Arlon D. Fuller, Jr.; brother Dale Wellington Williams; and sisters Dorothy Ann Olmstead and Delores Jean Woodruff. Donna is survived by her children Gerald (Aixia) Fuller of Pleasanton, Texas, Teena (Bobby) Fuller-Smith of Estes Park, Colorado, Richard (Cathy) Fuller of New Britain, Connecticut, Arlena (Eddy) Fuller-Smith of Willow Springs, Missouri, Ronnie Martin of Wisconsin, Alan Christensen of Superior, and Roberta Whiteley of Superior; daughter-in-law Patti Fuller of Pleasanton, Texas; 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.