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Donna Jones Obituary

JONES, Donna K., of Oro Valley, Arizona, died February 24, 2011. Donna was born in July 1947 in Auburn, New York, to Donald and Shirley Jones. She grew up in Moravia and attended Moravia Central High School. After graduating in 1965, Donna attended Arnot-Ogden School of Nursing in Elmira, New York and then obtained her Master's Degree from the University of Buffalo. Donna lived in many different states while advancing her career. She finally settled in the Tucson area in 2000. Donna was employed at Arizona Community Physicians in Tucson as the Director of Corporate Compliance and Reimbursement. Donna is survived by her mother, Shirley M. Jones of Moravia, NY; brother, Stephen Jones of Beloit, WI; nephew, Nathan (Stacy) Jones and niece, Stephanie Kundert. Donna is also survived by six grandnieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Jones. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2011 at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley. An additional Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 14 Church St., Moravia, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's name to Odyssey Hospice Care, 750 E. Foothills Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718, the American Cancer Society or to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 14 Church St., Moravia, NY 13118. VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME, 544-2285.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 16, 2011.

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susan pusloskie

March 23, 2011

Dear Mrs. Jones and family,My sincere sympathy in your loss.Donna was a gracious classmate,I have fond memories of our high school days,some of them spent at you home. We did not keep in contact but her sucess tells me she had a full life.
Sincerly Susan Powers Pusloskie

Caroline Bruschi

March 22, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear about Donna. She was a warm

Marilyn Mann

March 20, 2011

Dear Steve and Shirley,
We were very sorry to learn of Donna's passing. The Jones and Fessler families go way back...with so many good memories of our two families getting together at your house or ours. Of course the horse shows were at the top of the "remembering" list (That pinto parade team for one!). Although we had not seen her in a number of years, Donna sent a beautiful note when Dad died; warm, caring and thoughtful. Don, Donna and the two of you added to our "growing up" memories. Thinking of you and sending you our condolences,
Marilyn Fessler Mann and family

Pete & Joanne Kelsey

March 19, 2011

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Debbi Dyer

March 19, 2011

Donna Karol with a "K" aka "Donna Sue" may you rest in peace. I know you are fishing with your Dad now and out of pain. Thank you for everything.

March 19, 2011

Shirley and family, So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Paulette (Keagle) Eframson

Ann Levine

March 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Nolan

March 19, 2011

Shirley, I'm sorry to learn of the loss of Donna. May God bless you & your family during this tough time.

March 18, 2011

Steve and family, i am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Elsie (Beckwith) Bowen

March 18, 2011

Hi Shirley,sorry to hear about Donna. Will see you back in Moravia. Bill and Edna Bouck

Craig & Sue Schafer

March 18, 2011

Dear Shirley and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Donna. Although we haven't seen her in many years, we remember her smile and warmth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dave Newhart

March 17, 2011

Don, Shirley,Donna and Steve made the perfect American family in my mind. Shirley our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Dave & Sharon Newhart Think of you often,Dave

March 17, 2011

Shirley and Family Were so sorry to hear about Donna our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Dave & Elizabeth Glanville Peachland, NC

Cynthia Jensen

March 17, 2011

Dear Shirley and Steve, Your in my prayers through this very difficulty time.Donna was a friend to all her classmates at Moravia Central. She had a wonderful life and will be missed by all.

Elaine Stayton

March 17, 2011

Shirley and family. I am so sorry and shocked to here about Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steve & Kathy Mulvaney

March 17, 2011

Shirley and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

March 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the Jones Family.

-The Ars Nova Internal Medicine Family

Rosemary (Gilmore) Cuadros

March 17, 2011

Shirley and Steve,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a beautiful person in all ways and will be missed by everyone who knew her. My brother, Terry, died at age 50 and I can say that time is the only healer as you grieve but the love in your hearts and the fond memories of your beloved Donna will be with you both the rest of your life. Trust in God that she has eternal life in the hereafter. Her spirit will always be with you both. God Bless you and may you find comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many others.

Betsy (Malseed) Baxendale

March 17, 2011

Shirley and Steve, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I hope the happy memories of times past will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Peggy Whitfield

March 17, 2011

Steve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

marilyn chiara

March 17, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

March 17, 2011

Dear Mrs. Jones and family,
My sincere sympathy in you loss
Donna was a dear friend and classmate in highschool. I'am sorry to say we did not keep in touch once we all went on our separate ways.Her life spent was very full and she will be remembered my her class of 65.
Sincerly,Susan Powers Pusloskie
Avon NY

March 17, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I will always remember her wonderful smile and her love of life.

Judy (Schultz) Armstong

March 17, 2011

Shirley and Steve, Sorry to hear about Donna. Haven't seen her in many years but remember growing up on Owasco Lake with your family while at my grandparents camp, Mae and Ted Edwards.

Daryl Schafer

wendi voigt

March 16, 2011

Donna,
It was great to get to know you from working with you at acp. May you rest in peace now.

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