Donna Burns Stewart

Profile Updated: February 20, 2023
Address: Fredericksburg, VA USA
Occupation: Retired!
What have you been up to since you graduated?

Updated April 23, 2022

The last 2+ years have been challenging for most of us. May the year ahead bring each of you all that you hope for.

My family has changed in the past year. I had three children - Shayne, Kori, and Kegan - but only two remain on Earth with me. My beautiful daughter, Kori, died by suicide on November 9, 2021. As I and the family navigate our grief during this devastating loss, we hold precious memories of Kori in our hearts.

Exactly one month after Kori died we welcomed a beautiful addition to our family. Caiden Theodore Ventura was born on December 9, 2021 to Jaida & Carlos. He would have been Kori’s first grandchild - and he is my precious first great-grandson (see photo).

We continue to love and grow as a family and take one day at a time.

I’m looking forward to seeing you at our belated upcoming reunion. My warmest best to all.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I spend as much time as possible with my husband, Nelson, and our families. We are avid walkers and hikers and frequent many of the parks in Virginia.
I’m a former volunteer docent at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. We travel as much as possible; Guatemala, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Ireland, and Scotland and have a trip to Switzerland planned. We are now living in Fredericksburg, VA but exploring another potential move.
In February we spent some delightful time with Sue & Harry Baumes at a pub in Fredericksburg called Harry’s Alehouse (see photo).

School Story or Memory:

So many memories. The trip to Spain in 1969 was amazing. If any of you reading this were on that trip and have photos, I'd love to see them. I've long since lost mine.

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Nov 25, 2023 at 12:21 PM

Happy birthday, Tom! Enjoy your day & say hi to Joanne.
Donna

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Nov 08, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Posted on: Nov 07, 2023 at 6:21 PM

I hope you’re enjoying your special day, Nancy. Birthday hugs. Love, Donna

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Oct 28, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Posted on: Oct 28, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Happy birthday, Karen! Have a wonderful day, you lovely gal. Hugs, Donna

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Oct 23, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Posted on: Oct 18, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Hello my smiley friend:) Wishing you a very happy birthday and year ahead. Hugs, Donna

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Oct 16, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Hi Sue, another year of well-wishes to you! I hope your birthday brings you joy. Hugs, Donna

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Oct 06, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Posted on: Oct 05, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Hi Barb, guess an early birthday wish is in order since you’re traveling to enjoy your anniversary so… Happy anniversary and a very Happy birthday on the 10th! Love, Donna

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Sep 29, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Posted on: Sep 27, 2023 at 11:46 AM

Hope you’re enjoying your special day, Ted. Great seeing you at the reunion. Happy Birthday! Donna

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Sep 11, 2023 at 10:14 AM

Happy birthday, John! Always great to see you (and Deb). Wishing you a happy, healthy year ahead. Donna

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Aug 30, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Happy birthday, Keith! Wishing you a great day and year! Donna

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Aug 26, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Hope you’re still enjoying your special day, Diane. Wishing you a very happy birthday! Donna

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Aug 17, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Happy birthday, Ken! Wishing you a healthy, happy year. Donna

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Aug 16, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Posted on: Aug 16, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Happy Birthday, Peggy. May the year ahead be good to you. Donna

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Aug 13, 2023 at 6:33 AM

Posted on: Aug 12, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Hope you’re having a great day, Gary!. Hope the year ahead brings you good health & happiness. Hugs, Donna

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Posted on: Aug 10, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Happy Birthday, Rita. Wishing you a great day & promising year ahead. Donna

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Aug 07, 2023 at 8:49 AM

Posted on: Aug 05, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Happy birthday, Harry! Hope your day is as special as you are:) Also, a happy 49th anniversay to you & lovely Sue! Hugs, Donna

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Jul 29, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Posted on: Jul 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM

Happy birthday, John. Wishing you a great day and year ahead. Donna

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Jul 25, 2023 at 8:33 AM

Happy belated birthday, Jim! Wishing you a healthy, happy year ahead. Donna

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Jul 16, 2023 at 11:07 AM

Have a great day, Craig! Great seeing you at the reunion. Happy birthday:)
Donna

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Jul 08, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Happy Birthday, Joan! So nice to see you at the reunion. Happy year ahead. Donna

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