Obituary of Donna Wijk
Please share a memory of Donna to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Donna Susan Burnette van Wijk, 56 of Fredericksburg, and formerly of Bedford County passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Lynchburg. She was born on Saturday, February 2, 1957 in Bedford County, VA, a daughter of Sammy Adams Burnette of Bedford who survives and the late Monsey Lewis Burnette. After graduation, she attended Virginia Tech, then enlisted in the U. S. Navy serving five years on the USS Emory S. Land. Her career as a Systems Analyst included work at WR Systems, British Aerospace Electronics and DCS. She enjoyed skiing, white water rafting, antiques, sewing and growing flowers. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brothers, Mack Burnette & wife, Tammy, Monty Burnette & wife, Jo Ellen; a niece, Devon, and a nephew, Matthew. Many thanks to her caregiver, Valerie Musgrove and Centra Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm at Pecks Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Sheehan & Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 until 5 PM at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Donna
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the Updike Funeral Home Staff
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
In Loving Memory
Donna Wijk
1957 - 2013
Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Services for Donna Wijk
Plant a tree in memory of Donna
Share Your Memory of
Donna
