Miami, Florida
1935 - 2016
Donna Rae Thaler passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29th 2016 in Key Largo, Florida. Born June 29, 1935 in Okemah, Oklahoma, Donna left for the big city after graduating from the University of Oklahoma and becoming a Registered Nurse. In New York, Donna taught pediatric nursing at St....
Read MoreSweet, fair and so very competent. I have many fond memories of her guidance and support. Donna's legacy remains an inspiration for women in healthcare. Condolences to her extended family.
Lena Sheffield
April 07, 2017 | Miami, FL
A loving family member has left the room.
I know we will all see her again soon and will great her with open arms!
Will always Love Donna and her family very much even though we live in different countries. Donna understands what humanity to her brothers & sisters is all about.
Michelle (Nassau Bahamas)
J. Michelle Nottage
November 18, 2016 | Nassau. Bahamas
I am a former sister-in-law. After she and my brother divorced, Donna and my family remained close. That's the wonderful kind of person she was. She knew we were on her side. She was wonderful when my parents were ill. She stood ready to help me when I was divorced. She has left a tremendous legacy in her children and grandchildren. I am thankful to have known this unique, loving and generous lady. We will miss her, always.
Dianne Brown
November 17, 2016 | Orlando, FL
I never had the honor of meeting Donna, but certainly heard many, many stories about her. An amazing woman who brought joy everyone she knew. Sending my love to the family. She will be greatly missed!!!!
Kathi Hanchett
November 08, 2016 | Ponca City, OK
Aunt Donna, she really wasn't my Aunt, but insisted I call her that the moment we met. Love poured out of this amazing woman, and I felt the beautiful spirit that literally shined from within her. She not only made sure that our every need was taken care of, she made us feel we were part of her family. We shared a meal, laughed together and partied hardy! I will always cherish my brief time with her. Rest in Peace Aunt Donna you will be thought of often and missed deeply.
Cam husted
November 08, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV
To the best aunt ever. I have too many wonderful memories to ever be able to write them all down. When I was a kid in Oklahoma she and Dana would come for a visit and I thought she was so glamorous and Dana was always dressed up like a baby doll and so adorable. She was blonde and so was I so people thought I was her daughter and I was so proud of that.When they would leave to go back to Miami I would cry for days because I missed them so much.
She was such a role model at home and...
Kellye Sommer
November 07, 2016 | Wichita, KS
Much love to you, Ray, and to your family. Donna was a beautiful spirit, who will guide you always.
Rona & Kim Brandell
November 07, 2016 | Indiantown, FL
Best Boss ever! An inspiration to all who worked under her! She taught me how to be a nurse
Pat Dean
November 07, 2016 | Miami, FL
Donna was "the reason" for me to join the nursing staff at Variety Children's Hospital in 1980. She inspired me for the duration of her time at VCH. Thank you Donna for welcoming me & countless others in what would also become our home. RIP
Lynn Felson
November 06, 2016 | Davie, FL