In loving memory of our dear classmate

Donna Day Lange, 66, of Brenham, died Thursday, December 19, 2013. Donna was born to the late Ben and Ruth Tucker Day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 4, 1947. She was baptized in St. Stephen's Methodist Church in Houston. After graduating from Waltrip High School in Houston, in 1965, she attended Blinn Junior College. While attending Blinn, Donna met the love of her life, Gary Gene Lange. Gary and Donna married on July 28, 1967. Donna made her home with Gary in Brenham, where they were blessed with three children and six grandchildren. She loved to entertain family and friends at their home in the country. Whether it was a birthday, the Superbowl, Memorial Day, or just a nice weekend to gather, everyone was invited to the Langes' pool house for a party. Good food and good times were guaranteed. Just a few weeks ago, the Langes hosted a Thanksgiving feast at their home, just as they've been doing for almost 30 years. Donna was an avid reader and a hard worker. She and Gary had several business ventures over the years and found lasting success in the computer business with the founding of Computer Helpers in 1992. As co-owner, Donna worked as an integral part of the family business. Survivors include her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary Gene Lange; son and daughter-in-law, Dant and Stacy Lange; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Dwight Conway; son and daughter-in-law, Harper and Natalie Lange; grandchildren, Jacob Lange, Josh Lange, Katie Lange, Cash Conway, Carli Conway, Tice Lange; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Roy Alvarado; sister, Lisa Day; brother, Kurt Day; step-mother, Jackie Day; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dee and Larry Glaesmann; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Billy and Joanne Lange; nephews, Shane Day, Shane Glaesmann, Ryan Glaesmann; Robbie Lange, Kevin Lange, Patrick Lange; niece, Sativa Puckett; special friend, Melva Hanath. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben Thomas Day and Ruth Margaret Tucker Day; brother, Tommy Day. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 22, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Lee Cemetery.

Submitted by Genie Hackenjos Kistler, 2/7/2015