In Memory

Donna Eggar (Yates)



 
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07/09/15 10:00 AM #1    

Don Eggar

A tribute to my (twin) sister. I miss here dearly -- she has always been 'my better' half. She graduated early at FCHS in 1974 and started studies in nursing at GMU. She graduated in 1979 (below is her graduation picture).

During her university days, she took a year off to travel with the circus (Ringling Brothers) doing aerial ballet and dancing. Dancing was her passion as well as nursing (she started dancing at age 5). She completed nursing with a BS in nursing at GMU. She continued her studies becoming a critical care and shock/trauma nurse. Her ultimate goal was to become a nurse practitioner.

Donna always loved learning and challenging herself. So, in that spirit, she enlisted in the USAF-RO (reserve officer) as a critical care flight nurse and obtained the rank of Captain before leaving the AF and be a full time mother.

Donna and her husband Ron had two children -- Kristina and Austin. Kristina had a baby girl, Kallie in 2012.

Those who knew Donna know how kind hearted and giving she was. She was absolutly brilliant, amazing and wonderful.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffylz5EZHTw

Donna GMU graduation photo (1979)

Kristina (the eldest)

Austin (a few years younger)

Ron and Donna Yates (2000)

 


07/10/15 10:34 AM #2    

Mary Biddle (Visyak)

I was at a performance of Ringling Brothers when Donna was in the show. Had front row seats she recognized me and had a staff member escort me back stage where she graciously introduced me to cast members human and animal, I got chills then I read your tribute because that was a great memory. She was a great lady and her stint with Ringling must have been tons of fun, she was in great spirits that day and said she was loving the experience!


07/10/15 02:29 PM #3    

Constance Nicholas (Ryan)

What a loving tribute by a special brother. My heart aches for you Donald. It must be wonderful to have such great memories, as well as being an uncle and great uncle!


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