I was sad to learn of Donna's death 5 months after the fact. I didn't know her except through a few emails in 2013, but she is family and a piece of me went with her.

Auntie Donna always had wonderful stories to tell of her travels. I will miss you so much Donna. Love you forever Cheryl, Albert, Alexandra, Albert

 Donna Pretty has died. There was a large sigh upon recognizing the face and name in the newspaper; remembrance of an association while on staff in the 1970's at either Macdonald or Fraser Elementary Schools in Vancouver. After so many decades passing, perhaps the memory that endures of Donna is a highly favourable one. I considered her a very good person to have on the School-based team that worked so hard for the benefit of a child in special need from my classroom; an exceptional professional in that she came prepared and focused and wasted no time in getting to the heart of the matter. I liked her for that dedication and compassion for children! Reading some of the comments, I am struck with the regret of not having known her outside the classroom and  curious in wondering how near we may have come to knowing each other before our careers as I also had lived off of Capilano Rd from 1949-'61 as a child, before moving to Lynn Valley for my teen years until employment with the VSB in 1970. Sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your beloved Donna.  Blessings, Shirley (McCondach) Collins

Loved Donna.  She was both a mentor and a friend as we worked together at Kerrisdale School in the 1990's. Donna was an inspiration and a role model for all who knew her.  Will miss her presence on this earth.  My condolences to Donna's family who I know she loved and valued very much.  Patricia Marchant

Donna was a great teacher, always so enthusiastic. She was also very kind, witty, and inspirational. It's hard to believe it's more than 50 years since she taught English to us in Agassiz, but I never forgot her. I have met her several times since, and we always had a good rapport.

Mrs Pretty was one of my most treasured mentors as she was to many others at Britannia High.

Sending sincere condolences to Chris, Lance, Livingston and families. From the moment of meeting George and Rita, there was, for me, a clear connection to the stature and humanity of their children. Remembering "hiding out" at Sandy Cove beach, early in a quiet morning, with Donna and our kids. Last contact I recall was with Donna & Judy at the Horseshoe Bay passenger pickup area. Hello, hugs, and goodbye. Wishing you all the love, courage, and faith you may need in these days. May Almighty God bless and protect Donna's soul.

I met Donna as an Area Counsellor only to realize she lived across the street from me at the top of Capilano Road.  As an independent woman she worked so hard on her property that bordered the forest.    I admired her sense of adventure and always thought I could travel independently like Donna.  She was an inspiration in so many ways.  I just thought about Donna last weekend when driving past her home en route and back from Pender Harbour and said to myself "I wonder how Donna is doing?  I must stop in soon."  There was not a time that I drove up and down the coast, passing her gorgeous home, that I didn't think of her.   I am so sorry I didn't stop in the summer.  We connected as well through Adlerian Psychology.  She was truly a wonderful person and an inspiration.  She contributed much to her communities.  She left her mark.  I will still think of her every time I drive the Sunshine Coast Highway..
To her family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Dianne Rice

ms. pretty was a wonderful guidance councellor/teacher at britannia.  my sincere condolences to the family.

OBITUARY

Ms. Donna Merle Elizabeth Pretty

June 18, 1936 – November 1, 2014

Hollyburn Funeral Home

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