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Donna WINTERBURN
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Donna WINTERBURN Obituary
March 28, 1948 – January 4, 2014
Donna was born in Edmonton to Roy and Doris Suitor in 1948, joining her sister Judy and subsequently younger brother Leslie and sister Laurie. She attended Ross Sheppard High School in Edmonton where she met her future husband Terry, whom she married on January 31, 1970. In 1975 son Michael was born who was followed in 1977 by daughter Karen. The family moved to Grande Prairie in 1980. Donna was a very active parent volunteer at St. Pat's School where her children attended. Donna later attended the Grande Prairie Regional College and obtained her Diploma in Office Administration in 1986. Donna also had an interest in her community where she sat on the boards of the Grande Prairie Minor Hockey Assoc., the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Red Cross until she fell ill with a severe case of Crohn's Disease in 1993. She was a very warm, compassionate person who had a sympathetic ear for anyone who needed a shoulder to cry on.
Donna will be sadly missed by her husband Terry, son Michael (Serena) and daughter Karen, granddaughters Amelia and Ava, sister Judy (Don), brother Leslie (Kathy), and sister Laurie (Allan), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, honorary children and many dear friends.
A Memorial Open House will be held in Edmonton at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 - 176 Street on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Chris Mapp
January 20, 2014
Donna has always felt like a second Mom to me and that extended to a second grandma for my children. I am going to really miss our hugs.
Clarissa Mapp
January 19, 2014
Donna loved to make other people happy. She often got little toys for the kids in her life (including mine), especially at Halloween and Christmas. And when they opened and played with their new presents, I'm pretty sure Donna enjoyed it as much as they did. Whether she was getting glitter on her toenails or making one of her animated snowmen sing, Donna had an infectious excitement about the little things in life. I'm going to miss that a lot.
Joanne Krysta
January 18, 2014
THE START OF THIS YEAR STARTED OUT WITH A DEEP LOSE. Donna was a good friend one that is rare to find in this day and age. She was there when need was great for me and I will always appreciate the kindness and love she had for many. Her presence will be missed in this world of our, but in our hearts she will always be close. May peace be with you all during this time of sorrow.
Dana Braaten
January 18, 2014
Rest in Peace sweet soul, you made the the world a better place when you were here and you will continue to do so through the lives of those who loved you.
Thank you for making the yummy Saskatoon dish for me every year when we went camping, and this year when Karen and I attempt to tackle it, feel free to whisper instructions in our ear...
Kerri Brown
January 17, 2014
Auntie Donna was the most kind hearted loving strong women I knew. I'm so proud to call her my Aunt, she always made us feel welcome and treated me like I was her own flesh and blood. I'm greatful to have come into such a loving family. I miss all my random emails ans check ins in the middle of the nigh, jehts night time feedings are so boring now. I miss Auntie and wish I could have spent more time with her but i am thankful for the time I did get to spend with her. Ill never forget giving Auntie her first ink (her sparkle tattoo) she wanted one so bad. She laughed and said it made her feel young again
I love you Auntie and thank you for everything you will always be in my heart.
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