Dana Yvonne Welborn

Dana Yvonne Welborn passed away on July 2, 2021 at the age of 86. Dana was born May 25, 1935 in Heman, Idaho to Keith and Helen McGinn.

Dana married Gale Welborn in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 16, 1964, and they raised four children, Erin, Zach, Jessie and Samuel. She worked as a manager at JC Penney, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. She was highly active in the community, volunteering at Ella Curran Food Bank and schools, and helping people in need. Her many interests included quilt making, cooking, entertaining and reading.

Dana had a passion for helping others and was always ready to lend assistance to anyone in need. She cared for and adopted foster children. She had a way of making everyone around her feel special.

Dana was preceded in death by her husband, Gale Welborn in 2001. She is survived by her children Erin Castro of Independence, Zach Welborn, Jessie Welborn, and Samuel Welborn of Monmouth and two grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 15, 1 pm at Smith Cemetery, Monmouth. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.