My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Donn. She was incredibly enthusiastic and excited to teach every single day in the classroom. I learned a great deal and continue to carry her teachings into daily clinical practice. I will always be grateful to Dr. Donn in her generosity of sharing of knowledge and zest for live. Rest in peace Dr. Donn.

Rhonda was one of the most passionate teachers I've ever had the privilege to learn with. She reignited a passion for learning in me, especially making bioscience topics inspiring and accessible for the first time in my life. She was a fiercely dedicated teacher and such a supportive force for all students who learned with her. The loss of her unmistakable and unmissable presence in school is tremendous, and I'm so grateful to have been able to learn with her over the years. My deepest sympathies, gratitude, and condolences to her family and community. May her memory be a blessing.

What a huge loss :(
Rhonda was such a remarkable person and teacher. I'm so happy I had the honor to take 2 classes with her.
My sincere condolences to the family

I just heard the news and my heart goes out to her family. I had the great privilege of taking a class with her last winter. A three hour class online can be tough but her enthusiasm kept me going. I am grateful we crossed paths.
Sending Love.

I am so sorry and sadden by loss of Dr. Donn. I still remember your enthusiastic and passionate teaching during orthopedic and neurologic evaluation classes. I was overwhelmed by so many notes at the beginning but you were always willing to help me and other classmates whenever needed and share knowledge to others. It is a big loss to pacific college community.  I will always remember being passionate and grateful as a healer. Rest In Peace Dr. Donn.

My deepest comfort and support to the Donn family.  Dr. Donn was a wonderful woman who supported me during a very difficult period in my life. She was kind, sweet, and patient. I am deeply sorry to hear of her passing.

Dr Donn was an amazing teacher who made it easy to learn non trivial material and make it interesting. I’m so sad to see her leave us so soon. My deepest condolences to the family. She will be missed.

This has been a shock for a lot of us I’m sure, including me and my classmates.  Dr. Rhonda Donn was someone that was enthusiastic about teaching, and when she lectured she really made you understand the mechanisms and grow a love for discovery and learning the human body. She was a remarkable person, she had this light around her that was so lovely and bright to be around, she made you feel capable and safe. Safe to make mistakes, safe to correct them. It was truly an honor to be around her. I can speak on behalf of my own experience with Dr. Donn, and she honestly made a difficult topic that was originally discouraging to me, one that is now fascinating and I am eager to learn even more about. I am saddened by this news, and will remember her as the caring, wonderful, and empathetic individual she was. My thoughts and prayers are with her and family at this time.

Dr. Doon,

Rest in peace. 
We miss you.
We love you.

My condolences to Rhonda's family and loved ones.  Over the past year, I had the privilege of working with her more closely as department chair.  Watching her lecture on Zoom was such a pleasure.  Although we were on Zoom, her personality and her love for her students could be felt.  As she shared topics of discussion with her students, she made time to attend to all her students' needs.  She lectured with a smile, with confidence, and with a pure passion of the sciences.  She was warm and always felt a sense of responsibility to her students to the very end.  Even when she was not feeling well, she was still putting her students first and did her best.  Rhonda truly loved sharing her knowledge and loved her students.  I will miss her and I pray for her loved ones that they will find peace knowing that we will carry a part of her in our hearts forever.

I had the great privilege of having Dr Rhonda Donn for 4 classes at Pacific College, and was registered for a fifth class with her this coming winter semester.  She was brilliant, kind, had a great sense of humor, and honestly, I never knew how she did it all bc the topics she were teaching were so many!—-anatomy, research systems, ortho neuro eval, pathology, etc.  I am at a loss of words for her family and friends who have lost such a special person.  She will forever be an inspiration to me as someone who helped build the foundation in my academic and professional career, and her general love of connecting with students made her a professor we looked forward to working with.  Rest in peace, you will be missed, Dr Donn <3

I was lucky enough to have Dr Rhonda Donn as my professor for 4 classes at Pacific College, and was even registered for a 5th class with her this coming winter semester.  She was brilliant, kind, always had a great sense of humor, and I honestly never knew how she did it all bc the classes she covered were all different topics—from anatomy, to pathology, research systems, and ortho neuro evaluation, and more.  I am at a loss of words for her family and friends who have lost such a special person in their lives.  I am truly sorry for the pain you feel—she will be forever missed, and her passion and knowledge will continue in all the lives she has touched along her way.  She will always have a special place in my academic and professional journey as one of the professors who really made an impact in my PCHS career. Rest in peace Dr Donn <3

I’m grateful I delayed the Clinical Research Design and Statistics course so as to have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Donn. She ran a tight ship ensuring weekly engagement with the material and in doing so, we actually made a viable research proposal. I’m inspired by the passion she brought to each class and  the clear dedication she gave to students providing ample feedback in a gracious manner. I was looking forward to staying connected after my studies and am absolutely gutted to hear of her transition. Her memory is truly a blessing to me and I extend my deepest condolences to her family and friends.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to study with Dr. Donn at Pacific College. She was an exceptional educator who made anatomy and physiology come alive for her students in the classroom. It was clear that she was energized by her work, and she excelled at making the challenging subject matter of her courses accessible to all of her students. 

Beyond her work as an educator, it was clear that Dr. Donn cared deeply about her students and their success. She was that rare expert in her field who was curious about her students' perspective and how they perceived the world. She will be missed.

Sending love and wishes for comfort to Dr. Donn's family. May her memory be for a blessing.

The last time I saw Rhonda was in the hallway of PCHS in June of this year. Both of us were teaching on the ground that day. She shared with me that she had told her students that I am a good teacher because of my focus and love for teaching. I vividly recall her radiant smile.

I had the privilege of taking A&P 3 and 4 with her. Rhonda was not only an incredibly knowledgeable teacher but, more importantly, she was exceptionally kind. Her easygoing nature and unique teaching style made the classes enjoyable. As a student and colleague, I deeply miss her, and it still feels unreal that she has left us.

I have the good fortune to have Dr. Donn as my teacher at Pacific College. Her breath of knowledge, enthusiasm for teaching, her quick wit, and refreshing fascination with the topics at hand made her an outstanding professor. I too wished she had taught Anatomy and Physiology II, I would have enjoyed it much much more. I also concur with another colleague's characterization that she was her "bioscience/side swept hair idol", her distinct way of delivering lectures made her classes engaging, and made the retention of knowledge much more achievable. Every once in a while, someone comes into your life and leaves an indelible mark, their energy imprint stay with you for the rest of your life. Dr. Donn seemed to have that effect on many. In this way, her spirit lives on, inspiring and guiding the many professional practices her many students are and will be having. Dr. Donn, I am so grateful to have known you.

Dr. Donn, I feel so lucky to have been your student. You brought such vitality to the classroom, I have vivid memories of sitting in your anatomy and physiology classes and feeling your eagerness to transmit your multi-layered knowledge and experience to us. You were so humble too, so genuinely energized by teaching that as daunting as your courses seemed, curiosity and fascination always prevailed. You've left your mark on so many of us. Today in school, just quietly acknowledging how much you meant to us PCHS students, I felt both heartache and the warmth of your presence. My condolences to the Donn family.

Had the pleasure of having a class with Rhonda. What an awesome teacher and I'm happy to have learned from her. Prayers to family and friends.

Words cannot describe how shocked and saddened I am to hear of her passing. She was an amazing colleague and professor at Pacific College, always ready to help fellow instructors and students alike. She had such passion for educating and a skill for making complex bodies of information become digestible, bite sized pieces.  She will most definitely be missed but I am buoyed by the knowledge that the wisdom and experiences she left behind with family, friends, students, and colleagues will continue impact the world we live in, that she lives on, through our actions and memories.

I send my deepest love to Dr. Donn, who has returned to her roots after a beautiful journey in this world. You were my first anatomy and physiology professor at PCHS. I remember having a hard time adjusting to your unique passion which you gave us over 100 PPT pages...^^ at first, but the realizing that it was your way of life and trying hard to keep up. And when I took another class together, I embraced your passion and adapted well. Because I knew that your passion and sharing would be a great foundation for me. It's such a sad and disappointing farewell, but there are many seeds you have sown in the world, including me. I hope you will come as rain, clouds, and sunlight and be happy to see the seeds bloom. I mourn your passing and will remember you with your loving family and friends.  I sincerely appreciate your hard work.

I am truly saddened to hear of Dr. Rhonda Donn’s passing. She was one of the first professors I had when I enrolled in PCHS and I quickly came to realize the wide breadth of knowledge she wielded paired with her passion for teaching made her the top choice for every student on campus. I am incredibly lucky to have known her and learned from her. I am forever grateful for the skills she shared with her students and the love she had for all of us on this journey. My deepest condolences for her family, loved ones, friends, patients, fellow pupils, and colleagues. Her memory will remain in our hearts for a lifetime.

Dr. Donn, Rhonda, was such a passionate and generous person.  We were lucky enough to have known her as an inspirational teacher.  Every lesson with her was just as energetic as the last, she always left us wanting more.  She had such a sweet way of listening and helping, sharing her experiences and putting things together in a way that we could relate to.  My deepest sympathies to her family and friends and the community she belonged to outside of Pacific College.  She was one of a kind and her star sure did shine bright.

So very sad to hear of Dr. Dhonn's passing. As many have written, I was also a student of hers at PCHS. She was an amazing teacher and had such a kind, patient, and witty way about her. Classes always went by so fast and were always so engaging because she was passionate to share all her knowledge with us. She will be greatly missed. Very sad I cannot take another class with her. Sending love and warm wishes to her family and friends and all those who are affected by her loss.

My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr Rhonda Donn. She was a treasure to all of the students at Pacific College. I had the privilege of being her student twice. Her breadth of knowledge and her ability to impart it to her students were amazing to witness and to reap the benefits from. Her beautiful personality and wit made her extra special and adored by all. I’ll miss her. And so will many….May you rest in peace Dr. Donn.

I feel incredibly lucky I was able to know and learn from Dr. Donn. She was so passionate,  engaging and has the kindest soul. I will always be inspired by her as a person and practitioner. My condolences and prayers to her family ❤️

I am so sorry and sad to hear this heart breaking loss...I was one of her students and learned several classes from her...she was the one of the greatest professors with a great sense of humor...she always gave jokes and made students laugh & smile...I can't believe she left for good this early....so sad...so sorry...deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss...

Thank you, Dr. Donn, for sharing your depth of knowledge with such generosity and enthusiasm. I learned so much from you; I am lucky to have been one of your students. You will be missed and you will be remembered. 
My heart goes out to Dr. Donn’s family, friends, and students.

The news of Dr. Donn's passing hit me incredibly hard, leaving me in a state of shock and sorrow. She was not just an ordinary professor, but an extraordinary one who had a profound impact on my life. Her unwavering dedication and passion served as a constant source of inspiration for me.

Not only did I have the privilege of being her student, but I was also fortunate enough to be one of her patients over the last three years. It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the fact that our recent Zoom session, just two weeks ago, would be our final encounter.

Dr. Donn played a pivotal role in introducing me to the world of functional medicine, igniting a fire within me to explore this alternative approach. She empowered me to find my voice when communicating with traditional western doctors, enabling me to advocate for my own health.

Together, we formed an incredible team, working hand in hand to question the necessity of certain medications. Through her expertise, vast knowledge, endless patience, and genuine kindness, I was able to gradually wean off a couple of medications that had long been a part of my life. Without her guidance, I would not have reached the place I stand today, both physically and mentally.

My heart goes out to Dr. Donn's family during this difficult time. May they find solace in knowing that she touched the lives of countless students and individuals, leaving an incredible mark on each and every one of us. Her legacy will forever live on, and her absence will be deeply felt.

Dr. Donn was one of the best instructors I’ve had. I am so grateful for the experiences I’ve had learning from her. I admired her dedication and passion. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

I can’t express enough how sorry I am to hear of Dr. Donn’s passing. I echo many of my classmates and friends here from the Pacific community. She made such a tremendous impact on so many of us during our formative years in our program. Her passion for knowledge and her artful approach to teaching made her one of my favorite teachers to have for any bioscience class. I loved her fire and listening to her lecture while flipping through slides at rapid speed, telling you about a topic from various angles to make sure everyone understood. She was never too busy for a question or comment and truly was one of the kindest souls. She often spoke of her son, and their bond was so clear to so many of us- some of whom got to experience it when he would be a guest in class. She was a true force to be reckoned with, and she will be sorely missed. Sending my deepest condolences to her loved ones, especially her boy. See you a little further down the road, Rhonda ❤️

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Donn's passing.  She was a great teacher.  I really enjoyed her classes and learned a lot from them.  My heart goes out to Dr. Donn's family and the PCOM community.

Dr. Donn was one of the very first professor that I took a class from as I got into the Pacific College. While I was devastated to dive into science/medical subjects, she gave the hope for me to continuing to grow as healer by passing her knowledge and wisdom in the easiest way with such a warming heart and humbleness.  I still can’t believe that she made her transition and it is so sad that I cannot see her in this physical world.. but I would never ever forget what she had taught us.
As I known she was the greatest scholar, practitioner, true teacher, and greatest mom.
I am sending my deepest condolences to her dear family and loved ones. 
I also wish her son can get through this period peacefully remembering her amazing legacy and tremendous love at the end. 
Rest in peace doctor.. we love you so much.

I’m so devastated to hear of Dr. Donn’s passing. She was such an amazing teacher;  I was also part of the fan club and took whatever I could from her at Pacific. No one could teach like Rhonda could teach and I would recommend her class to anyone I could. She is a major reason why I stuck with the program and became passionate about research. I wanted to be as good and as knowledgeable as her one day. 
She had an amazing wit, and even though we had to move to zoom during the pandemic- she would always interact with us as if we were in the same room. She made me laugh all the time and she was terribly patient with all of us. I’m so lucky to have known her. I’m so lucky to have been in the presence of her broad knowledge. 

 My deepest condolences to her family- especially her son (she talked about you often and you were always such a good sport modeling for us in class). 
She  will always be remembered as a remarkable teacher and practitioner. Thank you for giving us time with her. She gave us so much. 
Sending love and healing to all.

My deepest condolences to Dr. Donn’s family, especially her son that the PCOM students got to know with such fondness in classes through Dr. Donn. 

What a huge loss for the Pacific community. There are those of us who were very fortunate to have had Dr. Donn since our first semester, for multiple years and several classes where we experienced the immense kindness, compassion and depth of knowledge that she shared. It was always such a joy to sit in her class or run into her in person, always energized to teach and genuinely cared to know how a student was doing in conversation. She always took her time to answer every question and explain it in as many ways until each one of us understood it. She never forgot a single inquiry and would even return to class the next week with answers to any lingering questions, that’s how dedicated she was to her students and her work. A few of us were just talking this week about how she is one of the most loved teachers in our journey at Pacific as we look back before graduating. 

You will be truly missed, Dr. Donn. You’ve left an indelible imprint on countless of us students and practitioners of this medicine, guiding us to become not only skilled professionals but also compassionate stewards of humanity.

My condolences to the Donn family.  

Rhonda was an amazing teacher and she will be missed by so many.  She was an incredible mentor and had a unique ability to make learning accessible and understandable.  Her passion for teaching showed and I never missed an opportunity to take her classes.

My heart is broken and will miss her incredible spirit.

~ Mary

Dear Family of Dr Donn, I’d like to express my condolences, and how truly sorry I am about your loss…. This isn’t about immortalizing some text in the digital ether, but to share what your beloved Rhonda has meant to me.  I am a student at Pacific College, who has taken 3 classes and audited one with Dr Donn over the years—a bona fide fanboy.  You may not have taken her classes, but “wouldn’t you know” (one of her stock phrases, which I would never know whether she had used as liberally in her family life) that she taught, and yes—inspired—us with her considerable expertise, vast experience, wit, respect for all, and quite importantly, humor.  She made western medicine comprehensible to us, wanna-be-doctors, and taught us how to think critically.  Whenever some of us asked a question too silly to repeat in print, she would cock her head, offered how she “liked the way we think” with mischief, even a sparkle, in her eye, and redirected us to think about the problem logically. Maybe because she knew it was more important to inspire than to crush an ego.  We believed in her ability to inspire so much that I once led a failed peasants’ revolt to have her teach a class about the brain and nervous system—the hardest one in a series of classes we called Anatomy and Physiology.  So if I don’t know my Cranial Nerve V from VII now, I know it’s because Rhonda didn’t teach it; but I also know how I can direct my own learning thanks to the skills that she has shown us.  Because just stopping at not knowing wasn’t really her thing. So that’s a lot. That’s a lot of a part of me as I learn to become a real doctor, hopefully of Rhonda’s caliber, one day.  A boy can at least dream.  But in that sense, she lives on.  She lives on through me, and many more of my cohort and others who came before us whom Rhonda had similarly inspired.  That’s how I’d like to think about this.  Your Rhonda mattered so much to so many of us and thanks for sharing her with us.  Please take good care.

I had the privilege of learning from Dr. Donn for several terms.  She was an amazing teacher and practitioner.  She will be missed immensely.  My condolences to her family.  Rest easy Dr. Donn. You will always be remembered for your enthusiasm.

Rhonda was a bright light, a good friend, a devoted mother, and an excellent cook. She and I volunteered at Temple Shalom in Medford preparings Kiddush lunches and Yom Kippur break-fast meals. Her wonderful recipes and brilliant sense of humor brightened our work.  I will cherish the time with Rhonda and Jacob. Hard to believe that she is gone.
-Yelena Lembersky

Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to her and her family. Dr. Donn was my professor for 3 classes online during the pandemic. She was very smart, enthusiastic, and dedicated to teach. I remember of the anatomy online class when she was willing to bring her little son in front of the camera to explain us about anatomy. A couple months ago, I was bumping into her in elevator of the school building. I can’t believe that was the first and the last moment to see her in person. It was very short time to small talk but I was able to feel her kindness and warmness. You will be missed, Dr. Donn. RIP.

Dr. Rhonda Donn was one of my favorite teachers at pacific college and has added so much to my educational journey and my personal journey. She was the most kind hearted, soft spoken and inspiring individuals I have ever met. She was wise beyond her years and so knowledgeable in so many categories, not to mention her humor and smile. She could always make any of us students smile. I am deeply saddened to hear about her passing and am sending my deepest condolences and prayers to her family. She will never be forgotten and I am so unbelievably grateful that I had the wonderful chance and opportunity to know Rhonda, for the time I had. May she rest in the sweetest of peace.

I am lost for words - both shocked and saddened by Dr. Donn's passing. Alongside several other students, I had the honor of attending lectures with Dr. Donn at PCHS. Her dedication to her students and medicine was inspiring to us all. Sending my deepest love, condolences and wishes for comfort to Dr. Donn's loved ones, friends and family.

Dr. Donn, it was a privilege to learn from your wisdom, passion, and humanity. You made me laugh out loud about the nerdiest subjects! And will forever be my bioscience/side-swept hair idol. Peace and blessings in your rest and to the friends and family who love you.

Rhonda was an amazing instructor and a wonderful person. I had 4 classes with her at PCHS and because of her love of teaching us what she loved I was able to really grow.  Her care and dedication to us was felt deeply. During the pandemic her light and energy would still shine through dark days. Many of us are mourning here. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to her family and friends.

It's still hard to believe I'm writing this. She was so passionate in her class and her lecture were vivid with eagerness to teach us even just one more thing. The thought of not being able to see her again fills me with the deepest sorrow. I pray for her peace and rest in heaven and offer my condolences to her family. 

Remembering the warmest professor Dr. Rhonda

I was fortunate to have Dr. Donn as a teacher for four different classes at Pacific College. She was such a light. My favorite memory would be when I or one of my colleagues asked her a question that she found thought-provoking and she would bring her hands to her face and say, "Oh, that is so interesting. Oh, I'm going to think about this and get back to you! Oh, so interesting!" She always found time to talk with us and shared laughs. She was a true wit.  I will truly cherish my time spent with her and will be forever grateful for all she taught me.
May her memory be a blessing.

Thank you Dr. Rhonda Donn for being one the best instructors at PCHS. I learned so much from you and am so grateful for the time I got to spend learning from you. I always admired how genuine, dedicated, intelligent, and thoughtful you were. You shared your amazing gifts with the world and we were all so lucky to know you. I will never forget you and hope to be as brilliant as you some day.

I am sending my deepest sympathies to Dr. Donn's family and friends. My memories of her as my professor at PCHS are of the utmost respect for the way she was humble with her understanding of the body, and generous and kind in sharing her knowledge with her students and helping her patients. I am grateful to have learned from her and she will continue to inspire me in my journey in healthcare.  May she rest in peace.

Dr Donn was a lovely person, a true Angel on Earth. I feel tremendously grateful for being her student for a short while. 

May the light and love of the PCHS community surround family and friends and  let us all celebrate the life of an amazing teacher and friend!

Thank you Dr Donn!
Godspeed!

My deepest condolences to those reading this note. Dr. Donn was my professor for several classes at Pacific College of Health and Science. She was absolutely my favorite professor to learn from. Her passion for teaching, coupled with her brilliant mind, made learning from her a true joy. she was a rockstar educator! Her energy and sense of humor was something I always looked forward to when attending class. She will forever be in my heart and in the hearts of many other students.
To her son, no amount of words will ever be enough to sooth your pain during this most difficult time. But I hope that reading this may bring you some peace; knowing that your mother touched the lives of many of us here at PCHS.
We send our love and healing energy to you and the rest of your family.

Dr Rhonda Donn was a pillar of knowledge and kindness, whose dedication towards us as her students at Pacific College of Health and Science, has left a deep and unforgettable impression and everlasting mark. It is with a heavy heart that we lose Doctor Donn so soon today. Thank you for everything you taught us, forever grateful. RIP.

Dr. Donn was one of the best teachers at the college.  She was very passionate and enthusiastic and I learned a lot from her courses.
She was very kind and cared about her students.  Sending my love and prayers to her family.

Dr. Donn was my professor for several classes at Pacific College. I am shocked and saddened. She was an amazing professor and one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met in my life. I feel blessed to have had her as my teacher and know that her shoes will be difficult to fill. My condolences to her family and friends.

Words cannot express my shock at the sudden loss of such an amazing human.

Dr. Donn was an amazing teacher, mentor and friend.  This is a huge loss to the medical and student community.

I am sorry for your loss.

She will be missed!

I am so sorry to hear about this incredible loss. Rhonda was my teacher at Pacific College of Health and Science and was truly a blessing to the entire program. She was such a kind and compassionate soul, who deeply cared about her students. She had an incredible wisdom that she enthusiastically shared will us all. She will be truly missed. Sending love to her family and close circle.

I am so devastated to hear of Dr. Donn’s passing. I was lucky enough to be her student in many classes during my time at Pacific, and I will dearly miss her. The depth of her knowledge and the care that she had for her students and patients is truly inspiring and unforgettable. My sincere condolences go out to her family, loved ones, and the pacific college community.

Dr. Donn was one of my first teachers at Pacific. Her breadth of knowledge and witty remarks are what got me through Anatomy & Physiology. Thank you, Dr. Donn, for all of your hard work and dedication to your students. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her. Best teacher ever <3

Dr. Donn was a true embodiment of nurturing and care. When I started at PCHS, she was my A&P teacher. When I received a disappointing health diagnosis, she was there to offer resources and support. She offered her ear and empathy without a thought. To that end, she usually deflected when asked how she was doing. I know she had her share of difficulties, but it only seemed to increase her interest in helping others. I will miss her and I send my deepest sympathies to her son, extended family and friends. Rest in peace dear doctor.

Sending my sincere condolences to her family. I was once a student of hers and a few months ago I was her TA. She was so vibrant and made me and many students felt the same way. She has a great sense of humor and a lovely presence. I'm lucky to have had her as a teacher and a person in my life. Sending love and blessings her way.

I wanted to send my condolences to the family of Dr. Donn. She was my teacher at Pacific College for two ortho-neuro classes. She was such a knowledgeable and insightful person, that was also very encouraging. I gained so much from learning under her and I definitely will miss her.

Dr. Donn is hands down my favorite teacher. She taught me 4 different courses and is always having this bright and fun personality. She is witty, listens and loves her students, always finding answers to our questions during our online zoom breaks ( this means she’s not even going on breaks), and just fully present for us students. Rhonda is also highly intelligent and students are attracted to her knowledge. I’m truly devastated to hear about this news but wish her peace with the angels.

Nooooo!!! What a tragic loss for everyone. Dr.Donn was simply the best and made you enjoy science. I had her for two years straight and loved her out of the box and passion for anatomy and the body. A legend! You will be fondly missed. May you rest in peace! My condolences to her family!

I wish I had the opportunity to work with you a bit longer Dr. Donn. Your passion and depth of perspective for thinking was something that I felt an immediate kinship to, and I will remember that the way you touched our lives was always with deep intention and respect. Thank you, and until we meet again. 
I also want to send my deepest condolences to the individuals closest to Dr. Donn, please know so many hearts are with you during this time.

Dr. Donn was my night time professor at Pacific. Her intelligence sometimes made it hard to follow in class. She had so much to give in a 3 hour lecture that I had to reorganize all my slides before, during and after class. When the pandemic hit, Dr. Donn became one of my primary online professors. She taught classes from her home & demonstrated on her son. Personal life boundaries were not implemented in her teaching. I learned more about my classmates, Dr. Donn and anatomy in those 15 weeks than in any other class. When Pacific got the okay to go back on ground, Dr. Donn agreed to hold reviews for composition exams. She gave us material that included knowledge for the future, she did hands on ortho tests with each student and she brought her son. Dr. Donn was not just  an extraordinary professor, she was an extraordinary human. Dr Donn, you will be missed.

As an instructor Dr. Donn was inspiring, dedicated, and knowledgeable. I only had the privilege of having her this term as my instructor. Her energy was very inviting and inspired me to show up to do the work. I am grateful for the short time I was able to learn from her. My heart goes out to her family, friends, and students as I know this is a deep loss. My prayers and condolences are with her loved ones as this grief is navigated. 🙏

Warm regards,
Heather Pannetti

I was so fortunate to have been a student of Dr. Donn and was able to experience her love and dedication to teaching. I am grateful beyond measure for her example of kindness and professionalism. I am sending condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues.

I only had Dr. Donn for one term, and she already had such an immediate effect on me. I adored her classes and her teaching style and will miss being able to have her as a teacher. Sending best regards to her family.

So sorry to hear of your passing Dr Donn, you were a wonderful teacher who made such a difference to the student body at Pacific College. You will be so fondly remembered and dearly missed.

One of our favorite teachers - always cheerful, supportive, curious, and so dedicated to helping us learn and grown as healers. We practice in your memory, Dr. Donn!

Your passion, dedication and kindness will be always remembered. Rest in peace

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Donn and send my love, condolences, and well wishes to her family and loved ones. Dr. Donn is one of those teachers I always told my friends is a genius. She was knowledgeable and kind and funny. I appreciated her and her sense of curiosity and will always remember her little laugh when she made jokes during class. Rest in peace Dr. Donn.

Dearest Dr. Donn,

It was an honor to have met you. I only knew you for a term but I was moved by your dedication to education and the care you showed your students. I asked perhaps tangential questions but you always spent time explaining the material and I never felt it bothered you to dive into another realm of science. I appreciate you and hope to come across your spirit in the hereafter. 
Thinking of you♡
-Mitzi Perez

Dr. Donn is such a beautiful light in our lives at PCHS. I have been a student of hers for the past 3 years; her knowledge and experiences shared has been invaluable! I’ll never forget her brilliance and shining, smiling eyes. She always encouraged us to be curious and thoughtful practitioners. I will greatly miss her. I am so sorry for your families loss. I know she loved you all very much and would often bring up family to us students, she adored you all. I hope she rests in blissful peace, and know her vibrant spirit echos in us all. She gave us the gift of her intelligence, and that I will always hold dear. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers, our hearts <3
Mel Sachno and the students of PCHS

OBITUARY

Rhonda Donn

February 3, 1973 – November 8, 2023

Riverside Memorial Chapel - Hawthorne

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