She will be forever cherished by her husband, David and her sister, Gail Dean. Dear mother to Michelle Womble (Jim) and Tracy Malan (Tim). Beloved grandmother, affectionately known as “Nanny”, to Megan Hastings (Zach) and Dylan Womble (Amanda). Predeceased by her brother Richard Dean, father Victor Janssen, and mother Lorraine Rutkowski. The family would especially like to thank Visiting Angels care giver Zeina Awkal for the outstanding care given to Donna during the last several months of her life.
Donna and David met while working at Kennedy Space Center (Rockwell International and United Space Alliance) in 1987. The two opposites (she being very outgoing and he somewhat introverted) hit it off nonetheless. They were married in 1989 and made many happy memories in their 35 years of marriage. She even got David to take ballroom dance lessons, surprising everyone that knew him. She loved to dance, perform in theater, read, go on cruises, and play games with family and friends. She lit up the room with her vibrant smile. She was a member of the Church at Viera and attended bible study classes until the disease made it impossible do so. To know her was to love her.
A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for May 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Church at Viera in the upstairs sanctuary, 9005 N. Wickham Rd., Viera, FL 32940.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Association would be appreciated. Please follow the link below.
