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Donna AURICH Obituary
Donna Bulkley White Aurich passed away peacefully on the 26th of August 2011, while surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Parsons, Kansas, on the 22nd of September 1931 to Clyde E. and Zona Bulkley.
Donna is survived by her loving family: husband, Rev. George C. Aurich; children, Scott Aurich and wife Wanda, Mark Aurich, Jimmy Aurich and wife Dale, and Kimberly Aurich Smith; Grandchildren, Scotty, Nowery-John, Colton, Kimberly, Hunter, Cole and Hannah.
Donna entered college at the age of 16 and shortly after began her devoted lifetime career in education. She pioneered Special Education Programs at The Chelsea Place School, St. Luke's Methodist Church, Our Lady of the Lake College and Educational Therapy. She then founded her "Impossible Dream", Memorial Hall School in 1966. She was an dynamic woman who touched the lives of many children and families, not only in the U.S. but Internationally. Donna was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. The Lord was her constant companion and she put His Love into action with everything that she did.
"Team Donna" would like to thank the staff of The Cottage of Spring Branch. "We will be forever grateful."
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 31st of August, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
A memorial service, to Celebrate Donna's life, is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 1st of September, in the Sanctuary of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where her husband, the Rev. George C. Aurich, Pastor of Lutheran Church of the Good Sheperd and Headmaster of the Memorial Hall School, the Rev. Leo Symmank, and the Rev. Justin Coleman, Lead Pastor of the Gethsemane Campus of St. Luke's, are to officiate.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Hines Baker Room.
Prior to the service, the family will have gathered for a private interment at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, donations in Donna's memory may be directed to Memorial Hall School, 5400 Mitchelldale St., Ste. A-1, Houston, TX, 77092; or to the National Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th Fl., Chicago, IL, 60601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna AURICH
Jayne Edison
August 23, 2025
Donna was an inspiration to all and a mentor to many
Jayne Edison
August 22, 2022
Donna was an amazing woman! She was a mentor to so many of us to give us a strong foundation for life. I miss her and the Rev so much! They were like FAMILY and I loved them so much.
Dawn mitchell
September 3, 2011
Dale your family is in my prayers during this time
Helen Hensley
August 31, 2011
The Wayne Hensley family sends their condolences. May God keep you wrapped in his arms in your time of sorrow.
Vickie and Gene Reynolds
August 31, 2011
Dear Rev. Aurich,Kim,Mark and Scott;
Donna was a precious woman who blessed so many lives with a legacy of love, care and compassion. Our prayers for comfort from our Lord and Saviour.With all our love.
Ardell Wilson
August 31, 2011
Dear Pastor Geo. & family,
What a blessing all of you were to my family. I'll cherish our times together forever. You are and have been in our thoughts and prayers a long time. God bless you all, contact me.
Ardell & Luke Wilson
August 31, 2011
Dear George and family,
Donna was a dynamic womanand now that I met the rest of the family athe cottage I can see her legacy will continue.
I know I will never forget all of you who took great care of her.My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God bless all of you.
Doris Havemann & family
Alejandro Campa
August 30, 2011
Donna was a big part of the foundation of my forming as a student and human being. My deepest thoughts and prayers are for the family and friends i left in houston. She will be missed dearly for the rest of my life
Alejandro J. Campa
~ Era Kay Hill
August 30, 2011
I can not begin to express the love that this lady shared with so many. She impacted all who she came in contact with and she shared so much of herself with others. She will be missed by many as she was loved in life. My continued prayers for her family to be comforted by the Lord during this time of grief.
Lisa Barrera
August 29, 2011
Pastor and family... Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My grandmother ( Bennie Calloway )made sure we were close to the church and thought very much of the Aurich family. May your memories bring you comfort.
E L
August 29, 2011
May the God of all comfort help your family to endure during this time of grief. my condolences.
Caryn & Bubba Arnim
August 29, 2011
Donna will be missed by many, especially by her students that excelled under her direction with her "can do" approach to teaching. I know she is with our maker already hard at work in heaven. Much love to you all.
Jim Windham
August 29, 2011
George and family - My thoughts are with you in this hour of loss. Donna was a beacon of hope for many children and I know you are proud. God bless.
Laura Spencer (Koon)
August 29, 2011
Our heart felt prayer's go out to the Aurich family and many of there friends during this time.
Deepest Sympathy
Laura (Spencer) Koon
William J. Koon
Bobby and Molly Sagebiel
August 29, 2011
My dear Friend, George.
I am saddened to hear about Donna's paassing. Please know that we will keep you and your family lifted in prayer during this time. May the Lord comfort you in His warm embrace and touch you with His healing hands.
May God continue to bless you.
In HIS name,
JOHN KIM
August 29, 2011
SHE WILL GREATLY BE MISSED,A ANGEL HAS WENT BACK UP TO BE WITH OUR CREATOR,SHE WAS A LOVING,HELPING,HONEST AND RELIABLE PERSON ,OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER HUSBAND,CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS, WE LOVED HER WITH ALL OUR HEART ,PLEASE LET US KNOW IF WE CAN BE OF ANY HELP,SINCELY MR.AND MRS,JOHN KIM AND FAMILY
Gervais and Sue Bell
August 28, 2011
We remember her as Donna White. We met her when she first opened her school and took on our first grade son who had a learning disability. She helped him to develop to the point where he could enter Awty School where he graduated at the top of his class. He graduated from college and law school. He was a first rate lawyer, husband, father and a highly respected citizen. This could not have happened were it not for this fine lady.
John Maxwell
August 28, 2011
We will miss a dear family friend. So many wonderful times. God bless. John & Linda Maxwell
Allen & Jane Owen
August 28, 2011
Dale:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during this sad time. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you.
Allen and Jane
Jayne Edison Davenport
August 28, 2011
Donna was a mentor to many! She was a trailblazer for women in business! I always used to tell her that when I grew up, I wanted to be just like her! Thank you Donna for touching my life! May God put his healing hands on the Rev and the wonderful family she leaves behind. Jayne Edison Davenport Houston, Texas
August 28, 2011
Jimmy and Family -
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. I hope you are able to find comfort and peace in knowing that she impacted so many lives while she was here. God Bless all of you.
Chantel, Zach and Hunter Devane
vickie kline
August 28, 2011
Dearest Scott,
So very sorry to read about your families great loss. My prayers go out to you and yours. With Deepest Sympathies, Vickie Kline,Lyons Court
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