Donna Lee Klein

September 12, 1957 - January 4, 2020

Donna Lee Klein, 62, of Grand Blanc Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Donna was born September 12, 1957 to George and Pauline Rubin in Clawson, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University where she was a member of the marching band while earning her bachelor’s degree in Business. While attending Michigan State University, Donna met her husband Thomas Klein. They were married for 19 years before Thomas passed away in 1998 in Warwick, New York. After Thomas’ passing, Donna moved back to Michigan with her two children, Kalvin and Lesley. Donna then earned a degree from Michigan State University in Elementary Education and later a master's degree in Educational Technology. She was an educator for Huron Valley Schools for 12 years before retiring in 2018 to focus on her battle with Thymic cancer. Donna enjoyed spending time with family and friends at home and up north by the river or out on the lake. In her 50’s, Donna found a passion in running, and participated in many races. She also shared a love/hate relationship with the game of golf. Donna is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Klein and parents George and Pauline Rubin. Donna is survived in death by her sister Cathy Edgar, son Kalvin (Jamie) Klein, daughter Lesley (Joshua) Shepherd, granddaughters Kayla and Kristen Klein, grandsons Lawrence and Peter Shepherd, and nephews Ryan (Karishma) and Alec (Jenna) Edgar. Funeral services for Donna will be hosted by Dryer Funeral Home at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, this Spring at a date yet to be determined. She will be laid to rest with her late husband Thomas, Lt. Colonel of the United States Marine Corp. Reserves. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Foundation of Thymic Cancer Research at http://www.thymic.org/?page_id=38 in honor of Donna. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com