Donna Louise Ardron

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Donna Louise Ardron on October 1, 2023.

Donna was born in Victoria, BC on October 23, 1946, her father's career as an engineer had them moving often while growing up attending schools in BC, AB, Washington and Oregon.

Donna met Barry at a CBC Christmas party in Vancouver in December 1964 and were married in April 1965. Over the next 4 years they welcomed their 2 daughters Kim and Tracy. The family eventually planted roots in Maple Ridge, BC. Donna worked for the Maple Ridge School Board for 28 years in many capacities but mostly enjoyed working with students with special needs. Donna was a very hands on mom, always there for her girls and very involved in all their activities.

One by one the family ended up in Kamloops, where Donna enjoyed her retirement years doting on her grandchildren. Attending their school events, dance recitals, soccer and baseball games, always cheering from the sidelines, she enjoyed organizing fun activities and adventures while they were growing up. Donna loved to keep busy, always lending a hand, volunteering or on a committee. She also loved to shop so she decided to work a few hours a week at The Bay, she made good use of that staff discount!

Donna made friends wherever she went, the more the merrier was one of her sayings.

We are so thankful that the whole family was all together just a few weeks ago, celebrating, laughing, dancing and on another adventure together. Mom was so proud of her family and so happy.

Left to mourn this amazing woman is her loving husband of 58 years Barry, her daughters Kim (Clayton) of San Antonio, TX, Tracy (Lance) of Kamloops, BC. Her pride and joy her grandchildren Kiara (Manny), Nick (Maddey), Brianna (Mac) and her precious great-granddaughter Blaire. Sister Bonnie (Jeff) and nephews on Vancouver Island, BC along with so many wonderful friends and family that are also feeling this immense loss. Donna was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Marjorie, brother Wayne and son-in-law Randy.

Donna's plans for the next year were sadly cut short, but we will honour her zest of life by living our lives to the fullest. We will miss the long chats, cups of tea, love of games, good natured competitiveness, fabulous cooking, especially her famous salads, but mostly her kindness, sense of humour and love of laughing.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring along with the planting of a memorial tree and plaque.

Forever in our hearts as you take your heavenly journey,

we will love you forever.