LaDonna Rae Paulson, beloved mother and Nana, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at the age of 81 in Huntsville, Alabama.

LaDonna was born on March 30, 1943 to Hardus and Evelyn Paulson in Powers Lake, North Dakota. She was a teacher and librarian at Powers Lake High School for many years. She loved playing the piano and teaching others to play. She enjoyed many years of travelling, shopping, entertaining and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hardus and Evelyn Paulson; and sister, Barbara Misterek.

She is survived by her three children, Tia (Larry) Jastrzebski, Dana VanBerkom and Blair (Donna) VanBerkom; five grandchildren, Gus and Emma Jastrebski, Chelsea (Ty) Rhoden, Nathan and JoshuaVanBerkom; and two great grandchildren, Juliet and Coralie Rhoden.