Donna was born and raised in Hollister, CA. It was there where she met and eventually married Doug, her husband of 35 years. In 1982 the couple moved to Modesto with their two sons, Ryan and Mark, and shortly after had Matthew, the youngest. Fulfilling a lifelong passion for Dance, Donna taught at Juline’s School of Dance for over 16 years
Donna will always be remembered by those who knew her as a kind hearted, genuinely caring person who touched the lives of her family, her students, friends and co-workers. Donna got the most pleasure from her time spent with friends & family, whether it was a day at the lake, teaching dance, watching her sons play sports, or activities with her grandchildren, enjoying everyday of life to the fullest.
A beloved daughter to Arnold and Vaida Gansberger, a sister to Shiela Ames, a wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, and a friend to so many; she will be deeply missed.
A celebration of her life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Modesto, 12th and M Street on Saturday, June 30th at 11:00 A.M.
Contributions are preferred to the Juline Foundation, c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister.
