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Donna Jeanne Wood

1936 - 2023

Donna Jeanne Wood obituary, 1936-2023, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

Donna Wood Obituary

Donna Jeanne Wood made the trip to heaven on 2/20/2023. Born 9/15/1936 in Mammoth Utah. She lived in Utah until her marriage to Leonard Wood in 1961 when they moved to Idaho, then later on to California. In 1973 she began her career as a Diet Center owner and relocated to Tucson in 1982 to expand her business. She once said she'd be a diet counselor at 80 years old saying "Come on in…" and she was right! She enjoyed bowling, dancing, and anything that sparkled! Donna is survived by her 4 children, Pamela (Dave) Boross of Bullhead City AZ, Bryan (Barbara) Newberg of Tucson AZ, Schelle (Craig) Burdg of Menifee CA, and Sean (Melissa) Wood of Tucson AZ, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, nieces, nephews, and friends.  Celebration of Life Service Saturday 3/25/2023 at 2:00 pm El Camino Church 7777 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85710 In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her name to American Heart Association. Cremation by Funeraria del Angel.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Jutta Lunario

April 26, 2023

Donna you are missed. You were a wonderful lady. Shedding pounds was so easy with your support. I will always remember your kindness and friendship.

Pam Boross

March 18, 2023

Pam Boross

March 18, 2023

Pam Boross

March 18, 2023

Pam Boross

March 18, 2023

Still doesn´t feel real

Pam Boross

March 16, 2023

Still can´t believe your gone. My heart hurts and I want you to know you´ll always be my hero. Love you more!!

Thayer Beyer

March 11, 2023

Tell Jesus and the Heavenly Angels that you should be given a sparkling crown to go with the aura that surrounds your beautiful face......I love you and we will be together again....look for me.....

Sam Giles

March 1, 2023

Oh Donna. I hope you can play Mary Chapin Carpenter in heaven.

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

El Camino Church

7777 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ

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