Our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, DonaLe Cotant Henderson, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. DonaLe was born on October 12, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho, the second of five children, to John Oliver and Dora Josepheson Cotant. When she was eight years old, in the 3rd grade, she met the newest boy in her school and knew the moment she met him "this is the one for you." She also discovered they were her new neighbors. As she puts it, "The rest is history!" He was the one. Sid Henderson became her best friend and sweetheart for the next 78 years. They were married March 18th, 1945 in Pocatello, Idaho, by his father, when Sid was on leave as a World War II Merchant Marine. As a young girl, she played the piano, was a cheerleader for Pocatello High School and was a beautifully talented dancer, having the opportunity to perform in many different programs. She attended Stephens Women's College in Columbia, Missouri, for one year and attended the University of Washington to study children's education. She got her real estate license when she was 65 years old and enjoyed this vocation for 20 years. Together, she and Sid, raised a family while living in Seattle, Washington; Oceanside, California; and Santa Rosa, California. They had seven children – 1 daughter and six sons. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved visiting with family and friends, UNLESS there was a BYU football game on, in which case you would be invited to call or come back later. If the Cougars were losing, you could find her scrubbing the floor and praying. They served the Lord faithfully in numerous church callings and as Mission Presidents over the Charleston West Virginia Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following their mission, they settled in Orem, Utah, where they remained. They also served a mission in Granada Spain together, both attempting to learn Spanish for the first time, and she later served at the Provo MTC. She never passed up a lunch date, a good hamburger and chocolate shake, a run to Taco Bell, or especially a KFC three-piece dinner with a chicken leg. She enjoyed traveling and living life to the fullest. She loved her Wednesday afternoon Rummikub games and old movie nights with her dear friends, Joyce and Corene. For the past two years, she loved living at Treeo, and we thank the staff and her friends for their tender loving care. Her love of the Lord was evident in the way she lived her life each day by reaching out and being a friend to all. She was a light to all she came in contact with. She loved serving as the Secretary/Treasurer for Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, attending and serving in the temple, and singing in the ward choir. She truly was the brightness of hope to us all and will be greatly missed. DonaLe is survived by her children: Sidney B. Henderson (Joyce), Dora Louise Hunter (Rich), Dean Henderson (Pam), David Henderson (Stacy), Carl Henderson (Kirsten), Jeffrey Henderson (Cindy) and Thaddeus Baldwin (Maria). She has 27 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Her siblings: Diane McMasters and Don Cotant (Faye). She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John Cotant and Richard Cotant, and her sweetheart, Sidney B. Henderson. A viewing, open to the public, will be held Sunday, March 14, 2021, from 6-8 pm at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Due to Covid restrictions, the funeral held on Monday, March 15, 2021, will be by invitation only. Services can be viewed live at 11 am or viewed later at www.walkersanderson.com. Interment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Provo, Utah. Messages of condolence may be sent through www.walkersanderson.com.