|
Donna Kooler, founder, president, designer, and creative director, graduated from art school in Los Angeles in the 50's. In 1973 she became Design Director for Sunset Designs, a needlework kit company in
Northern California.
Donna started her own company, Kooler Design Studio, Inc. in 1985.
She took great pride in a company, which has so many talented and creative people, and attributes the success of the Kooler Design to not only a great staff, but also the wonderfully supportive companies she has had the pleasure of partnering with over the years. Donna created a loving community in her studio and made a difference in the lives of many.
Donna Jean Kooler (Harris) was born on 1/4/1934 in Sioux City Iowa, to Rose (Sherman) and Joe Harris. She married the love of her life, Douglas Kooler in 1954 in Los Angeles. They have two children, Jim (1956) and Janet (AKA Basha) in 1958.
The family moved to Pleasant Hill in 1963 and lived in their home for 50 years. She was a member of Temple Isaiah since 1963. She loved playing mahjong and cards with her friends.
Donna was a champion for Democracy, equal rights and social justice. She took great pride in leading a successfully run, woman owned business in a time when that was uncommon. We lost Donna on August 20, 2024 and she will be remembered as a trailblazer ahead of her time.
Click here to see Donna's books.
We'd love to hear from you. Your questions,
comments, requests, and suggestions are always appreciated, so please go to
our Contact Us page.
|
