Donna Lee Jorgensen, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in her home after struggling with dementia for eight months. Donna was born in Everett Washington, to Leo and Marguerite Wunderlich on September 7, 1942.
She is survived by her husband, Col. John Jorgensen, USA, retired, Erik M. Jorgensen son, his wife Stephanie, grandchildren Noah, Emma, Easton Jorgensen of Georgia and Deborah James with great grandchildren Jayci and Holden James in Louisiana, brother James Wunderlich and wife Joyce Reside in San Jose, California.
Donna was an Army brat and never left the Army by marrying John. She shared his life both good and the bad. She rarely complained and was a great companion. She was a wonderful homemaker with an innate ability to decorate. She was an artist, but also held her own with a ¾ inch drill and a router. She a great runner and won several trophies participating in 10K races. Along the way she became a medical assistant and worked in private practices and for the US Army. Her specialty was OBGYN. Her love for animals was deep and reflected in the menagerie of dogs, cats and birds she collected over the years. She had three labs in a row with her last dog a rescue miniature schnauzer that is as feisty as she was. She was loved and will be greatly missed by all. A viewing will be held December 21 from 11AM to 1PM followed by a service at Turner Funeral Home 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill.
