Nicholas John Donato, 86, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Gems Assisted Living. Nick was born in Spokane, Washington on April 16, 1934 to Nick and Iris Donato. He attended school through the 10thgrade in Spokane. On February 15, 1975, Nick married the love of his life, Glenda Davis. He worked at various jobs over the years, including developing Desert Sands Golf and Country Club and wrangling at The Ranch in Vernon Arizona. Nick loved his family above everything else, but, he enjoyed riding horses, running equipment, farming, golf and old western movies. Well known for his many stories, unique, well, actually notorious sayings, Nick was loved by all. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Donato; children, Nathan (Beth) Leonard, Guy (Julie) Leonard, Teresa Keele, and Douglas Leonard; 8 grandchildren and their spouses; 8 greatgrandchildren; sister, Neysa Donato; brother, Tom (Betty) Donato; as well as his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Iris Donato; and granddaughter, Glenda Makihele. Services will be Graveside, Monday March 8th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens, Lake Havasu City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Jacob's Hope, MDS Foundation, or the Humane Society. Cemetery Details Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens 1698 Deer Run Drive Lake Havasu CIty, AZ Loading map Previous Events Graveside Service MAR 8. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MTZ) Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens 1698 Deer Run Drive Lake Havasu CIty, AZ Loading map