Linda Pompeo (Worden)

I am saddened to hear of the passing of another classmate. Life is way too short and gone in the twinkling of an eye. Donna's life sounds as though it was interesting and fulfilling, touching the lives of many of those around her and spending lots of time with grandchildren.

My sincere condolences to her family.

Sandra Lewis (Allen)

I was truly shocked to read of Donna's passing.   I was able to connect with her before she retired, but lost contact again after she retired.  She was a good friend all through school. We are losing too many good people now, far too often.

Cathy Hewitt (Corrie)

I am so sorry Donna has passed away.  She and I were good friends in elementary school, and I spent many days playing at her house.  She invited me to Sunday School at her church; I loved it!  I think it was the first time I had ever heard the complete story of Jesus and His love and sacrifice for us.  I contacted her a couple years ago and we were able to share some  memories.  Rest in peace, Donna.

Ann Lally (Keane)

I remember Donna from school. I am so impressed with the fruitful and active life she lived and how influential she was in her career and as a parent, sister, mother and grandmother by just being herself. She was brilliant an a leader who deserves an applause for the life she lived. She had a passion as a lifetime student and clearly affected thousands with her achievements. I wish her grace and peace and her family my  condolences for their loss. Blessings to all who love her and will miss her. Ann Keane

Diane Isackson (Collings)

I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a neighbor when we were in grade school.  We were in Bluebirds together.  Spent alot of time at her house, still remember her backyard.  Lost contact after graduation, but always was part of my childhood memories, one of my favorite grade school  friends. 

Diane Paulson

 I didn't know her, didn't have classes with her. We only had one conversation and I didn't say much. I was eating my lunch in that little room off the main lunchroom that had benches all around. I was terrified alone in that room of chattering classmates. The only empty seat was next to me. That seat was wired with explosives. Donna came in and sat there. She was the bravest person on earth. She introduced herself and told me about her Native American background,how that was important to her. She talked to me like I was a regular person. I didn't say anything, was stunned, amazed.

I 'friended' her on Facebook a couple of years ago, when I started using it to keep up with lit journals and genealogical sites. Turns out she was a writer too and we seemed to agree on political ideas.

pamelaAKASilvermoon Johnson (Johnson)

     I didnt know Donna, but I remember seeing her there amidst our classmates as we moved through the big hallways between classes. I sensed that there was a big person there that carried something beyond what i could ever know by just looking. It did not occur to me to even figure out how  to begin or to bring that observation into a little more conscious light. But just thinking about Donna now, and it seems that her presence and grace is still big and still with us. 

      Well, now that I am writing, I am amazed and heartened by the remarkable and multiple qualities of our  classmates, that beckoned but laid so hidden (for me, at least)....I salute the grand  Humanity of our Class and how so many of our classmates, like Donna, are walking in a way where our world is better.

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Bonnie Erskine (Sherman)

I lived just two blocks from Donna. Her backyard was the center of neighborhood activity. The big attraction was the swing set. We spent many hours of fun in the backyard as kids and later discussed all the "serious" topics about life. I lost contact with her after high school, but have thought of her often.

I admire the many things she accomplished in her life. She was a very caring and loving person.