Donna Marie Sherman Obituary (1955

Donna Marie Sherman, 66, passed away November 30, 2021 in Provo, Utah, due to complications related to COVID. She was born April 2, 1955 in Shiprock, New Mexico. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Atcitty Juan & Frances Dixon in Toadlena, New Mexico. She is the oldest of 14 children. When she was 12 years old, she was placed in the Indian Placement Program, where she lived with Orin Dale and Laurie Anderson & family. She is a member of the LDS church and served many callings, this was an important part of her life. She is survived by her children, Stephanie Benallie (Josh Phillips), Tashina Sherman, Denny Sherman, Diana Kaverin (Alex Kaverin); and her 4 grandchildren, Madison, Hailey, Bill and Cruz. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her son, Victor Benallie; her grandparents, Atcitty Juan and Frances Dixon; and numerous loved ones. She loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports and also watched basketball and football on TV with Denny. She was an avid reader, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed country music and attending concerts. She especially loved working at the Children’s Justice Center, where she made lifelong friendships. Donna devoted her entire life to her children and grandchildren and will continue to influence their lives. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday December 6, 2021 at the Pioneer Park Ward Chapel, 610 West 300 South, Provo, Utah. An evening viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 6-8:00pm and prior to services on Monday 9:30-10:30am at Pioneer Park Ward Chapel, Provo, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated and may be made at Venmo (https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3350716336832512273&created=1638418606.100708&printed=1) and Zelle (8018307844).