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Donna Demopulos Obituary
DALLAS, TX - Donna Sanderson Demopulos passed away Friday evening, December 25, 2009 at her home in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by her husband and daughters. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the memories of her love and devotion will help sustain them in the days ahead.
Born August 26, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida to Don and Arvilla Sanderson, she graduated from Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana and from Baylor University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. She went on to design and manufacture jewelry and her work was featured at the Dallas Market Center and others, and in multiple publications and catalogs. After the birth of her second daughter, she became a full time mom, but continued to share her many artistic talents with family and friends, leaving them with loving mementos to be cherished in her memory.
Affectionately known as "D" to her husband and friends, she will also be remembered for her beautiful smile, her devotion and generosity to those whose lives she touched over the years and her infectious courage displayed during her year long fight with melanoma. She loved to read and garden. She also loved to cook and entertain her friends, making it a treat to be included on her guest list. Donna especially loved the beach, where she spent the last several summers with her family, collecting seashells and driftwood to be turned into prized works of art for those who received them. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and
instilled many qualities in her girls that will serve them well.
She participated in the National Charity League with her daughter, Perri, Women of the Vine and Circle 3 at Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Donna is survived by her husband, John, a physician at Medical City Dallas. She is also survived by her daughters, Jordan and Perri, her parents Don
and Arvilla Sanderson, Stevan and Geoffrey Sanderson and their wives Sharla and Alison and four nephews: Preston, Tanner, Geoffrey and Alexander, several aunts, uncles, cousins, her in-laws, and many special friends. . She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, "Nanny," whom she absolutely adored. A special thanks also to Lucy Tafalla, the loving nurse who took care of Donna during her last few months.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, at Sparkman/Hillcrest on Northwest Highway from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, in the Sanctuary of Highland Park United Methodist Church at Mockingbird and Hillcrest with Reverend Paul Rasmussen officiating; followed by burial at Sparkman/Hillcrest cemetery.
Pallbearers will be George Whitmeyer, Spencer Sockwell, Steven Smathers, Dennis Noebel, Mark Bunting, Neal Ashley, Ross Mason and John Piereault. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Plomarity, Charlie Gile, Arie Van Salm, Milton Craven and Harry Craven.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to mystronghold.org or caringbridge.org. Sparkman/HillCrest
Funeral Home 214-363-5401
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Demopulos
Kathy Tipps
January 21, 2010
Dr. Demopulos,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. You were so kind in caring for my mother several years ago, and I hope you experience that same kindness and compassion during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you and your daughters.
LaQuana Hollins-Andrews
January 20, 2010
Dear Dr. Demopulos, Jordan and Perri,
It sadens my heart to hear of your loss. I am very sorry. Donna was a lovely person who always obtained a smile. I will keep you all in prayers.
God Bless us all....
Theresa Hawkins
January 12, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Alicia White
January 10, 2010
Dear John,
Just heard about Donna. I am so sorry for your loss. Seems like yesterday we were all in college together. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alicia Castle White
James Henry
January 7, 2010
Sorry for your loss Dr.
Bless you all.
HR Penn
January 5, 2010
I only met Donna once through a mutual friend (Barbara Beverlin), but was fortunate enough to receive several of her early jewelry works as a gift from Barbara. Donna's joy showed in her fun and funky jewelry and I never fail to get compliments when I wear a pair of "her" earrings. I am so sorry for your loss - your whole family is my prayers.
Lisa Galloway
January 5, 2010
Dear John, Jordan and Perri,
We were so sorry to hear about Donna's death. We treasure all the fun memories of Jordan and Maggie in Indian Princess together and of Donna and the fun times at your house. She was such a wonderful lady! We will continue to pray for comfort and healing for your family.
Love,
Dan and Lisa Galloway
Maggie and Catie
January 4, 2010
Dr.Demopulos, I just heard today about the loss of your wife Donna.My
heart goes to you and your family. I admire your strength during this past
year.May God bless you and yours in
the coming year.Sincerely,Mary Lou
NVICU MCD
Ruth Bradley Klein
January 1, 2010
Dr. Demopulos,
I was so sad to hear of your terrible loss. I read your Caring Bridge journal from begining to end.
Though I never met Donna, and I barely know you, I watched you care for both my parents through decline and death, and my husband when he had a frightening diagnoses.
I appreciated how gentle and compassionate you were with them; how systematic and intelligent your practice of medicine was, how you did everything you could, and how you let my parents go when the time was right.
I can not imagine going through that process with your own wife.
Thank you for sharing it.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I will always feel grateful for the care that you gave to my family.
Laurie & Helen Simon
December 31, 2009
We are so sorry to read of your loss and regretfully being in Chicago with our family up here, unable to be with you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
December 31, 2009
To Dr. Demopulos & Daughters my heart saddens for your lost but know that she will always be in your hearts. May God bless and keep you always. Mary "Sherilyn" Hicks
Shirley Richardson
December 30, 2009
TO: Dr. Demopulos & daughters
My warmest condolences to your family during this trying time! You will always be in my prayers.
Shirley Richardson
Gary Wasson
December 30, 2009
Dr. Demopulos,
May God wrap His arms around you and your daughters and give you strength and peace during this time of sadness. She has become a very big, bright star in the skies of many, many people - many more than she could have possible known cared about her, respected her, and loved her. Hold on to the memories, the laughter and the love.
December 30, 2009
Dr. D and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you right now. Please know we're here if you need us.
God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Medical City Answering Service Staff
angie boyett-purvis
December 30, 2009
My Thoughts are with you, You and aunt arvilla and Uncle don were amazing this past year, Donna always Had That Big Smile on her face and thats how Ill remember her,
Love
Angie Boyett-Purvis
Todd, Scott, Taylor and Tige
December 30, 2009
To our wonderful Dr. John, Jordan and Perri. Know that with each memory we meet again with those we love...for the heart never forgets. With love and prayers and thoughts of you and the girls...
Roy and Patti Crane
Carolyn DeNovo Henderson
December 30, 2009
John,
I am very sad to hear about Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
Paula and Cory Wortman-Hine
December 30, 2009
Dear Dr. D,
Cory and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Nancy Lodestro Boggs
December 29, 2009
John,
I was saddened when I read about Donna in the S'port paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CD Parks
December 29, 2009
Dear John,
Kim just let me know about Donna, and I cannot express my sadness for you and the girls. It seems like only yesterday our kids were little together and we we playing dominos with you, Donna and her Grandmother. I am so sorry; my prayers, thoughts and sympathies are with you all.
doris evans
December 29, 2009
my prayers are with you and the girls.speaking as your friend not your patient even though i am both of them
peace and blessings love and kisses and last but not least
prayers need me call be
love you and the girls
doris evans aka doe
December 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Donna had a generous and loving soul, which will stay with us forever.
Gary, Teresa and Isabella Murton
December 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time. We love you!
Dr Shulkin and staff
Linda Mims
December 29, 2009
Precious Perri,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Ms. Mims
Missy Falbaum O'Neill
December 29, 2009
Dear John:
Please accept my heartfelt prayers and sympathy on the loss of your beloved Donna. I had the honor of having Donna as a close friend in Jr. High and High School and also the joy of being in your wedding. She was such a gift and talented person. Heaven is a better place now.
December 29, 2009
I offer the Demopulos family my condolences and pray that the "peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart."
Deepest Sympathy
Paula Kriz
December 29, 2009
Donna's family,
You do not know us but we have had Donna and your family in our prayers for quite sometime. Lisa Behrns is my sister and she has updated us on Donna's long journey with cancer and how you all never gave up trying all that you could to help Donna. Now that Donna is in heaven, you all have another journey to start. We will continue to pray for you all.
Paula and Zach Kriz, Lincoln, NE
Maggie Mason
December 29, 2009
Dear Perri, Jordy, and Mr. Demuoplus,
im SO sorry about your mother/wife. I know it has been an honor being part of her family and we will all miss her dearly. I was very glad to be able to visit her. The thing about Mrs. demuoplus was no matter what position she was in she always had a giving heart and a big smile. We love her and miss her and will NEVER, forget her.
Gerald and Joan Smith
December 29, 2009
Dear Dr. Demopulos,
Gerald and I are truly sorry we never met your family.
God will comfort you and your daughters in the coming years.
My faith has been my greatest comforter
when I have had to face some of life's hardest challenges. (God is always on call.)
When reading Naki's letter I was deeply moved by the love and zest that Mrs. Demopulos approached life with during her short stay on earth.
Even though Mrs. Demopulos will not physical be here with her loving family she will always be in your hearts.
In those quiet times to come and you whisper to her, how your day was and how much you miss her, you will feel her angelic presence and be filled with incredible love, peace and warmth. (Her greatest trademark.)
From the first time we met Dr. Demplulos we knew we would have the best medical care possible. His gentle bedside matter and his deep commitment to his patients shows in everything he does.
Mrs. Demopulos went in peace knowing the girls were left in the best possible hands.
MAY GOD'S PEACE GO WITH ALL OF YOU.
Lamar Pugh
December 29, 2009
Dear John - Troy Fore just told me about Donna. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Donna from grade school through college. Donna was always such a lovely person and she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Lamar P. Pugh
December 29, 2009
Dear Perri and family,
I was so sad to read about your mother. The year you were in my class, I'll never forget her creativity when it came to teacher gifting - especially Christmas of that year. I wanted to keep you in my class forever! My thoughts are with you and my prayer is that you will be comforted by the beautiful memories of your mother.
Love,
Glenda Shilling
Constance Sanchez
December 29, 2009
Dear Naki-
You have our deepest sympthies at the loss of Donna. She was truly a very kind and generous person who will be dearly missed.
I especially remember when Olga and I stayed at your house years and years ago when you first bought it! Both you and Donna were so hospitable. I will never forget Donna's warm smile and cheerfulness!!
I still have earrings, pins, and barrettes that Donna made. I think I have earrings and pins for every holiday. I will always remember Donna when I wear them throughout the years and when I pass them on to my daughter to wear!!
Although Gilbert and I will not be at the funeral on Wednesday, we will be there in spirit. I feel truly honored to have known Donna. The world is definitely a better place because of her. May her memory be eternal!!
Love,
Your Cousin, Constance
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