Norris, Donna R. 1946-2019

NORRIS, KRUMM, WOODROW, GONZALEZ, METZ, WARD, KROUGH

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 6/13/2021 at 16:08:40

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DONNA R. NORRIS

Donna R. Norris, age 72 of Burlington, Iowa died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Westfield Cemetery south of Grinnell.

Memorials may be designated to Westfield Cemetery Association, mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.smithfh.com.

Born on December 21, 1946 in Grinnell, Iowa, Donna was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Irene Woodrow Krumm of Gilman, Iowa. She was married to Daryl Norris. They later divorced.

She completed practical nursing studies from Des Moines Area Community College and earned her bachelor's degree from Grand View College, working 22 years in health systems, then moved to Burlington for employment with SE Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and Southeastern Community College (SCC). She completed her MS in Education from Western Ill. University and retired from SCC as Director of the Success Center and TRIO programs in 2008.

Donna served on regional, state and national boards of Women Work and numerous college and community organizations. She was a lifelong learner and advocate with regard to health, education and social justice issues. Personal enjoyments included family, gardening, hiking and voluntary activities.

Survivors include daughters, Christina Gonzalez (Raul) of Queretaro, Mexico and Sonya Metz (Michael) of Newton; her five grandchildren, Amy, Ashley, Amanda, Jessica and David; ten great grandchildren; and her sister, Gwen Ward (Bill) of Nevada, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Shirley (in infancy), Vivian Krough; brother, Gene Krumm; and son-in-law, Michael Metz.