Donna Bumgarner Nussman, 55, died in her home of an undisclosed illness on Saturday, August 10, 2013. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from UNCC. She received her PhD from the University of South Carolina. She worked in NC hospitals primarily in the field of orthopedic nursing holding many leadership positions. Dr. Nussman was a member of the Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses and was nationally certified as an orthopedic nurse. Orthopedic clinical research was a focus when she was an adjunct professor at UNCC. As a teenager and young adult, she successfully competed in horseback riding and ice skating events. A part-time interest in ballroom dancing became a second career. She built a dance studio in her home offering instruction in all levels and types of dance. Donna was able to successfully coach award winning dance teams at both UNCC and Davidson College. She attended Back Creek Road Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. She is survived by her father, Slade Bumgarner of Charlotte, NC, her sister, Beth Bumgarner of Mooresville, NC, her aunt, Joy Stewart of Cary, NC, and her uncle Ed Honeycutt of Denver, NC. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum,Reverend Wayne A. Frazier officiating with a visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research Fund. On-line condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com.
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