Deanna Carol Naylor joined the Lord on July 10, 2019, with her family by her side. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday August 14, 1:00 pm at Calvary Community Church in Sumner, WA.

Deanna was born November 7, 1948 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Alvin and Louise Foss. Her father was a farmer and rancher in Renville County, ND. Her mother was a homemaker and worked for Trinity and Velva nursing homes in Minot, ND.

Deanna graduated from Sherwood High School in 1966. She graduated from Minot State University with a teaching degree and a minor in art. She met and married Gayle L. Naylor who was in the United States Air Force, they were married on Oct. 12, 1969. Deanna was a mother, homemaker and employed with the Civil Service in Honolulu, HI. Upon moving to Sumner, WA she was employed at the Puyallup Chamber of Commerce, an instructor at Knapp Business College and Pierce College.

Deanna and Gayle spent many years traveling in the military with their three daughters and retired in Sumner, WA. Deanna’s main passion in life was being with her family whether it was celebrating birthdays, holidays or family vacations. She was an avid reader, loved to dance, an artist, a gardener, and enjoyed attending Bible study. Deanna wrote personal cards to family and friends; which included personal messages and Bible scriptures. She knitted over 110 personalized afghans over the years. Deanna enjoyed being at the beach house building memories with her husband, grandchildren and her Jack Russell “Mikey”.

She was a member of the Calvary Community Church and contributed to many non-profits and charities. She was a devout Christian, always providing to those in need above herself.

Deanna is survived by her husband Gayle, daughters Monica, Rebecca and Dawn. Grandchildren Megan and Justin. Sisters Darlene and Debbie. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the following non-profits on her behalf: Child Evangelism Fellowship- NW Chapter in Minot, ND and The Rescue Mission- in Tacoma, WA.