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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May 23, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Dianna. Happiness in the year ahead. Donna

May 23, 2023 at 12:56 PM

Happy belated birthday, Joe! Hope you have a great year! Donna

May 23, 2023 at 12:54 PM

Wishing you a happy, belated birthday, Bob. I hope the year ahead is good to you! Hugs, Donna

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Apr 30, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Happy birthday, Astrid. Wishing you a promising year ahead. Donna

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Apr 26, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Posted on: Apr 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Happy birthday, Denny! Hope you have a great day and year ahead. Great seeing you at the reunion! Big hug, Donna

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May 01, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Posted on: Apr 13, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Happy birthday, Vicki! I missed seeing you at our reunion. Wishing you a healthy, happy year. Love, Donna

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Apr 11, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Posted on: Apr 11, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Mike. It was wonderful talking to you & Andy at the reunion. Enjoy your special day!

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Apr 08, 2023 at 10:35 AM

Happy birthday, Herb. Enjoy your special day.
Donna

Apr 08, 2023 at 10:18 AM

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Terry.
Donna

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Apr 05, 2023 at 10:23 AM

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Sharon! Great seeing you at the reunion; you’re as energetic as ever. Keep it up:) Love, Donna

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Apr 03, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Posted on: Apr 03, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Happy belated birthday, Mary. Wishing you a promising year ahead.

Apr 03, 2023 at 1:28 PM

A belated but still heartfelt “Happy birthday”
Hope you enjoyed your special day, Paul. Great seeing you at the reunion!

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Mar 26, 2023 at 1:56 PM

Posted on: Mar 26, 2023 at 9:46 AM

Happy birthday, Robin! Health and contentment the year ahead. Great seeing you at the reunion!

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Mar 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM

Posted on: Mar 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM

2023 - top of Deer Valley ski resort in Utah where I'm looking down at the sign barely visible that points out the distant peaks. It's usually eye level - we've had a record year for snow fall!
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Mar 17, 2023 at 11:07 AM

One day late, dear Deb, but filled with all of the same wishes on this St. Patrick’s Day for a wonderful year ahead! Love, Donna (Hope you enjoyed your wings:)

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Posted on: Mar 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Hope you’re having a wonderful birthday, Rob. So great seeing you and Jo at the reunion!
Donna

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Mar 01, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Posted on: Mar 01, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Steve, and a great year ahead. ~ Donna

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Feb 25, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Wishing you a happy day & promising year ahead. Donna

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Donna and Kori, July 20, 2020
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Donna & Nelson Treasure Island, April 2022
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Sue, Harry, Donna, Nelson February 25, 2022
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Caiden Theodore Ventura at 4 months
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