Donna Darlene Kingcade

Donna Darlene {Dikeman} (Smith) Kingcade, 73, of Bennett, CO, went home to her Heavenly Father on February 16, 2026.

Donna was born August 21, 1952 in Commerce City, CO, the daughter of Wayne Laverne and Ora Ella Dikeman. She was a strong, opinionated, and loving woman. After a short lived marriage, she moved to Golden, CO. As a single parent, she raised her 2 children while getting her GED and earning multiple college degrees. On January 5, 1991, she married her longtime “boyfriend”, Steven Kingcade, and continued their many years of roadtrips and adventures. Donna was always a bit of a rebel and definitely lived life on her own terms. Throughout her life, she expressed her love through her many artistic talents. She loved fiercely and lived life to the fullest.

Donna is survived by her husband, Steven Kingcade; daughter, Linda French; son, Denny Dikeman; granddaughter, Haley French; sister, Cheri (Tim) Ramsey; brother, Wayne (Josie) Dikeman; sister, Betsy Dikeman; many nieces and nephews, as well as a multitude of other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Ora Dikeman and her sister, Sally Baldwin Bath.

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