Donnis Marie Hulbert Plott, BHS 1946

Donnis Marie Hulbert Plott, BHS 1946

Donnis Marie Plott, 96, of Orland, CA, passed away very peacefully in Chico, CA, on February 18, 2025, with her children beside her.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 1928, to Francis M. and Faye Hulbert, the family moved to Kansas. After her sister, Dorothy, was born, the family returned to Burbank, CA, in 1937.

Upon graduating from Burbank High School, Donnis began her career in banking as Secretary to the Bank Manager of Security First National.

On a trip to Northern California to visit friends in 1949, Donnis attended a dance at the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall. There she met the love of her life, Kent Plott, a dairyman from Vina, CA.

They married November 12, 1950. Inducted into the Army January 1, 1951, Kent was stationed in Oahu, HI, and Donnis was fortunate to move with him and work there. Upon discharge from the Army, they returned to Vina, CA, where they started their family.

They had Karen in 1953, Janet in 1954, and Eric in 1963. Operating a dairy was a full time job for all. Yes, Donnis learned to milk cows!

In 1970, the family moved to Orland, CA, and continued in the dairy business. Donnis returned to work for Bank of America in Corning, CA, and later in Chico, CA. Serving 30 years earned her the distinction and honor of "Founders Club", which was celebrated in San Francisco.

Donnis was extremely proud of the service she provided and the relationships she built with her clients, co-workers and community. Donnis retired in 2000.

Donnis joined the Corning Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in 1979, and valued those longtime friendships. As a member of the Orland Federated Church, Donnis was active in the Morningstar Circle. Donnis and Kent enjoyed time spent with their family and friends, and traveling in their RV.

Donnis is survived by her children, Karen (Dwayne) Landrum, Chico, CA, Janet "JP" (Roger) Clark, AZ, and Eric (Polly) Plott, Dayton, OH; four grandchildren, Keith, Katie, Tyler, and Brad; sister, Dorothy Vadney; sister-in-law, Sharon Williams; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Donnis was preceded in death by her husband, Kent, in 2020. Donnis has been laid to rest next to Kent, at the Vina Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Donnis' life on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 2 PM, Orland Federated Church. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Orland Federated Church or your favorite charity. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Corning Observer on Mar. 13, 2025.