Donna Jean Auerbach
Donna Jean Auerbach
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Donna Jean (Hampton) Auerbach, born October 12, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2025 in Sun City, Arizona.She spent over 45 years as a pastor (Non-Denominational) and missionary. Donna spent her life devoted to following Christ and shared her testimony to those around her. She completed her last missionary trip at 90 years old to Kenya.
Donna is survived by her brother, Henry (Bud) Hampton, sister, Patricia (Hampton) Nadorozny, and a daughter, Krista (Auerbach) Thomas. She had three grandchildren, Merrill (Auerbach) Galante, Aaron (Savanna) Wilson, and Nathaniel Wilson. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren, Jacob Galante, Sarah Galante, Skylar Wilson, Christian Wilson, Audrina Wilson, Preslie Wilson, and Sabor Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Though she has been reunited with her parents, Fred and Goldie ( Smothers) Hampton, and three sisters, Norma (Hampton) Good, Mary (Hampton) Bell, and Wilma (Lee) (Hampton) Cotter, the impact of her Christian faith and works will live on and multiply. Donna finished her earthly race strong.
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