Received from Bob Donat 
435 Ward Dr.
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
Feb. 3, 2000

     The family of Nina Gertrude Donat is planning an open house to celebrate her 100th
birthday at the First Congregational Church, 309 North Garfield Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho from
one to 4 p.m. on February 19, 2000.
     Nina was born Feb. 18, 1900 to James E. and Julia Ann Robinett Keeler in Lamoni, Iowa. 
She was raised in Arbon Valley, Idaho and went to high school in Pocatello where she graduated. 
The picture of her graduating class of 18 students, hung in the school for many years.  Her early
childhood was spent in Canada where her father tried to farm, but later moved to the Portland,
Oregon area and raised fruit.  He then homesteaded in Arbon Valley, and this is where she grew
up.
     She married George Dewey Donat on May 5, 1920 in Pocatello, and she has resided there
since.  She has two children: Nina Arline (Peggy), married to Robert E. Birrell, and George R.
(Bob), married to Alice M. Donat.  She also has 6 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and
numerous great-grand children and great-great grandchildren.
     Nina always enjoyed being with family and friends.  She is proud to be a member of Ruth
Chapter #3, Order of Eastern Star, and acted as Worthy Matron in 1936.  She has been active in
the First Congregational Church for many years and had been a member of several card clubs
until her eyes failed.  She dearly loved to have family and friends at her home where she cooked
dinner.  Her apple pie was wonderful