Donna Kristine Clayson-Prokop (1950 – 2023)
	
Donna Clayson was born in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. She was an energetic volunteer in the Yukon and her work included past president of the Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA), a member of the Whitehorse District Search & Rescue (WDSAR), a member of the Hug-a-tree & Survive Program, a volunteer with the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, and a member of the Yukon River Quest Safety Boat Team. She did award-winning historical work with the Jaycettes and was a member of the board of the Yukon Dog Mushers Association. Donna was the owner/operator of 100 dogs in the Northern Lites Kennels. She was an author of historical aviation, memoirs and local community periodicals, including 15 years writing for the Moccasin Telegraph.((“Donna Clayson-Prokop.” Heritage North Funeral Care, 2025 website: Donna Clayson-Prokop – Heritage North Funeral Home)) 

Donna Clayson was awarded the Yukon Service Pin that recognizes those who served or are serving in the military and Yukon first responders.((2025 website: Yukon Service Pin criteria and application | Yukon.ca)) In 2022, Donna, a seasoned plane spotter, received the Commissioner of Yukon Public Service Award for her long-time work as a search and rescue volunteer.((Leighann Chalykoff, //Heritage Conversations.// Yukon Government, 2025:19.))