On Nov. 13, 2024, LaDonna Kay Badgley, 65, of Elma, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She succumbed to multiple medical issues she had been enduring over the last few years.

LaDonna, a devoted wife and mother, was born on June 18, 1959, in Orofino, Idaho, to her loving parents, Jon and Shirley Stephenson. She grew up in Orofino with her family. Then, at the age of 20, she married Larry Badgley of Forks, Washington. At first, they lived as newlyweds in Forks, but after a couple of years, they moved to Orofino, Idaho, for about 11 years, and most recently, for the last 33 years, they lived in Elma, Washington. Together, they had three sons: Jeremiah (Brandi) Badgley of Elma, Washington; Isaac (Flor) Badgley of Elma, Washington; and Samuel (Savanna) Badgley of Napavine, Washington.

Throughout the years, she worked in various industries and businesses. Her roles included positions at Triplet Logging & Construction, A&W Restaurant, Ponderosa Restaurant, and Badge’s Janitorial. She was an administrative assistant for the local Head Start program for the last couple of decades. In addition to her professional work, she was a loving mother and homemaker during her children’s younger years.

LaDonna’s warm and loving personality was a beacon of joy for her family and friends. Her positive outlook and genuine love for her children, grandchildren, and numerous friends was always evident. She will be remembered for her sweet, considerate, and reasonable nature, which shone through in every word of advice she offered and in every action she took.

She will be deeply missed and is survived by her husband, three children, and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by her stepfather Robert Dennison of Orofino, Idaho; her sister Cindi Boling, of Olympia, Washington; her brother Ben Stephenson of Orofino, Idaho; and her stepbrothers Ryan Dennison of Orofino, Idaho, and Rob Dennison of Rathdrum, Idaho. Additionally, she is survived by 10 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Jon Stephenson; mother Shirley Dennison; brother William Stephenson; brother Paul Stephenson; nephew Kevin Stephenson; nephew Jared Sylvester; and niece Jamie Sylvester.

An essential aspect of LaDonna’s life was her unwavering faith in God and hope for a future resurrection. This belief brought her comfort and peace, and she regularly enjoyed sharing this hope with others. Her baptism as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1973 was a significant milestone in her spiritual journey.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1515 W Main St, Elma, Washington, on Dec. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. The service will also be broadcast remotely for those who cannot attend in person.