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BORN
1949
DIED
2009
Donna Schlotzhauer Obituary
Memorial/visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis, Arlington.
Donna was born May 31, 1949, in Birmingham, Ala., to Don and Marjorie Beaird. She graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington and enrolled in UT Arlington. In 1969 Donna won the Miss Arlington Pageant, and competed in the Miss Texas Pageant. There, she won a scholarship to the Meadows School at SMU. She graduated from SMU with a bachelor of fine arts and went to work for an amusement park in Kansas City as a choreographer. After 6 1/2 years Donna moved back home to Arlington and went to work at American Airlines. April 2009 would have been her 30th year.
As a market manager for the airline she primarily had Hawaii as her market and developed many close friends there, and is considered "ohana" (family) there. In 1983 Donna met her husband, Steve Schlotzhauer of Phoenix, Ariz., and they settled in Arlington.
Donna continued to be active in community theater as a dancer and greatly enjoyed the friends she developed there. Donna was devoted to her family and her Dalmatians. She was a bright, beautiful person with a positive outlook and an engaging laugh and everyone loved her. She made everyone around her feel better.
Her family deeply appreciates the kindness and care shown them from everyone who knew Donna.
She was preceded in death by her father, Don Beaird of Arlington.
Survivors: Husband, Steve; mother, Marjorie Beaird of Arlington; brother, Russell Beaird and wife, Claudia, of Douglasville, Ga.; and nephew, Nick Beaird and wife, Caroline, of Chicago, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Schlotzhauer
roberta rinker-ludloff
February 12, 2009
Aloha from Hawaii; I had the pleasure of working with Donna on and off for many years. Her passion, professionalism and commitment were definitely a plus for those of us in the Hawaii tourism industry. Steve, thanks for sharing Donna with us. aloha.
Sandra Ham Scruggs and Lois Ham
February 7, 2009
Marge, We were so sorry to hear about Donna. We always enjoy you coming to lunch with the C.B. Berry group. We hope you will continue to be a part of it during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Lisa Heath
February 5, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Donna. She was a good friend of my brother, Bobby Heath, at Miss Persis Studio. Bless you in this time of saddness.
Gary Noble
January 31, 2009
God Bless and take you home.
Barbara Allsup Wylie
January 29, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. My sister and I both knew Donna from SHHS. Donna was indeed a very special person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Allsup Wylie and Wanda Allsup Arlington
Lynn Watson
January 28, 2009
My prayer are with your loss.
Lynn Watson SHHS 67
January 27, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Donna in high school. My mom talks to her mom often but was shocked with the news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Kitty Cantrell Conway
January 27, 2009
Thinking of you and your family. George and Jo Ann
Lynn LaQuey
January 27, 2009
I was shocked to here about Donna.
She was my first dance partner at
MISS PERSIS. I was in the fifth grade, she the fourth but she always kepted me in line. Those were good times. Even though it had been years since I had spoken to her I thought of her offten. She will be missed by many.
Joyce Love
January 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your great loss.
Nina Drapeau
January 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Donna's family.
Donna hired me into Yield Management in 1987. She always had a positive attitude and friendly smile. I will miss her greatly.
Jeffrey Sustrik
January 27, 2009
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I remember when Donna was the "Spark" of Arlington.
Jeff Sustrik
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Lorraine Moffett
January 27, 2009
To Donna's family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Donna was a tremendous help to me when I first hit AA RM/YLD MGMT 24 years ago. I took over "her" Hawaii markets, although with less success most would say! She made AA proud and will be missed.
RICK GREER
January 27, 2009
Sorry to hear the passing of Donna. I know words are no consolation during someone bereavement but my sorrow is with you.
Vonda Carter
January 26, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Donna was truly a wonderful and beautiful person.
With Love,
The Carter Family
Connie (Downing) Troxell
January 26, 2009
I was e-mailed about Donna passing away. So sorry for your family loss she will be missed. Donna wanted me to try out for cheerleader at Carter Jr. High and at Sam Houston High but my dad said we could not afford it but she would always worked with me. I have been gone along time but I will always remember her kindness.
JAN JONES WEBB
January 26, 2009
SWEET DONNA,
IT SADDENS ME TO THINK THAT YOU HAVE LEFT US SO SOON. I REMEMBER OUR DAYS AT MISS PERSIS, THE RECITALS AND OUR DAYS AT AMERICAN AIRLINES. WHAT FUN WE HAD! MANY GREAT MEMORIES TO TUCK AWAY IN MY BOX OF TREASURE CALLED "LIFE". YOU ARE CERTAINLY GOING TO BE MISSED.
Thomas Weir
January 26, 2009
Donna was my very "first love" back in the 7th Grade at Carter Junior high. I have not seen her for 40 years but,have thought of her often over the years and was very proud to have known her. My prayers are with her family. Tom Weir
Eason Brown
January 26, 2009
My memories of Donna began when she was 3 years old, and Shirley and I wished that we could adopt her as our own. But, being neighbors, we could only keep wishing. We were blessed that Don, Margie and Russell allowed us to share her early years. We always felt that she was one of the daughters we never had. This beautiful, talented young person once picked me from an audience as her substitute father to dance with her. We were so happy when she returned to Texas with Steve to live, so that we could continue making more memories. Mustard Sandwiches!
Liz Maddox Holmes
January 26, 2009
I haven't seen Donna since we were at Sam Houston, but I remember her as a bright light - always "up", always ready with a smile. As long as we remember those who have passed before us, they are never truly gone. May God bless her and her family. SHHS '67
Jennifer Huie
January 26, 2009
I was shocked to hear of the tragic news. I worked with Donna years ago in Fly AAway Vacations and can still hear her laughter echoing in my heart. She was a great mentor and an even better friend. She will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to Steve and her mother.
Brenda Rucker Stephens
January 26, 2009
In my 1970 Arlington High School yearbook, there is a wonderful picture of Miss Arlington, Donna Beaird, placing the Miss Arlington crown on my head. She was a beautiful person, and I will always remember her bright eyes and warm smile. My prayers and sympathy are with you in your loss of Donna.
Brenda Rucker Stephens
Christy Nabors Crump
January 26, 2009
My memories of Donna go way back... to Carter Junior High, cheerleading and dance classes together. We always had such fun back then. May your special memories of her bring you comfort too. God Bless!
Louis Ott
January 26, 2009
Dear Donna,
I will miss you greatly. Since I left AA I have thought of you many times. Your friendship and support meant a lot to me.
Grace Jackson
January 26, 2009
Donna was one of the most beautiful people I've ever known. Although I have not seen her in many years - I am deeply saddened.
God Bless you and know ...
He will raise you up on eagles` wings
bear you on the breath of dawn
make you to shine like the sun
and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Persis Forster
January 26, 2009
What memories I have of a beautiful child, woman....whom I watched grow up...loved her...loved watching her dance...and laugh! We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marge and Steve.
Judy Drake
January 26, 2009
My heart is so sad. Donna and I worked together in Reservations and in FlyAAway Vacations. She was a fabulous person and everyone who knew her absolutely loved her. She was so very special and will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathy goes to Donna's Mother and to Steve and the rest of Donna's family. It is cliche but I truly believe memories will help you through this tough time.
Jock Bethune
January 26, 2009
Oh my gosh, Donna!
I am shocked!! I am teary!
I just now saw your obituary notice and could not believe what I saw!
God bless you, my friend! And, God bless your dear husband Steve!!
With love,
Jock
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