Obituaries

MUNROE, Donna Jean

Donna Jean Munroe of Kelowna passed away at the Central Okanagan Hospice on May 16, 2019 surrounded by her husband Bruce, daughter Melanie and Niece Marie.

Donna was born in Calgary and graduated from Western Canada High School. As a young lady Donna was hired by Air Canada and was a Flight Attendant based in Toronto. After their Marriage Bruce and Donna lived in Calgary from 1965 to 1976 where Donna worked as a Paralegal. In 1977 Donna and children Melanie and David moved to Iran where Bruce was flying for Osco. Donna and her children escaped Iran at the peak of the revolution.

Donna enjoyed more memorable trips taken to Kenya and the Seychelles when Bruce was based in Nairobi.

Donna and Bruce finished their working careers in Calgary and moved to Kelowna in 2003. Donna was an avid golfer and enjoyed all the courses in the Okanagan. Donna and Bruce also loved the winters in Arizona until Donna was stricken with an extremely rare neurological condition 3 years ago and turned out to be an aggressive cancer. Donna battled these ailments with great courage.

Donna was predeceased by her parents Donald and Isobel, her brother Norman and her beloved son Davey. Donna opted for cremation and her ashes will be placed beside Dave in the family plot at Lakeview Cemetery.

Donna is survived by her husband Bruce, daughter Melanie (Mitch) and grandchildren Amanda, Jake, Cailey, Kaylynn and Kaden as well as nieces Debbie and Marie.

The Munroe family would like to thank all the wonderful folks at the Hospice who were so kind to Donna. Also, special thanks to Donna's doctor, Mike Bobyn who visited Donna several times at the Hospice to provide solace and comfort.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Link: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Aug 28, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories that you shared help you through this difficult and sad time.

Sincerely, Jim and Carol Ursel
May 31, 2019
Bruce, Melanie, Marie and all the grandchildren. We are sad knowing that Donna is no longer with us, but we know she is in a place of peace. She deserves that after all the pain and agony she has suffered over the last years. Donna was a super lady and great friend. We had many great golf games and fun dinners together. She was a true lady and never had a mean thing to say about anyone. May you find solace in the all the happy memories you have.

Ray and Pat Putnam
May 31, 2019
Bruce, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I was so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a lovely lady.

Lea McDermid
May 28, 2019
I was sad to hear that Donna has passed but she is at last in peace She was a wonderful lady and we had lots of laughs together at Shadow Ridge. My thoughts are with you and Melanie at this time. Linda Smith
May 27, 2019
Bruce, Melanie, Mitch, Marie and beloved grandkids. Such a sad time, yet there is some peace in knowing that Donna is free from the constraints imposed by her illness. She was simply the best and having known her and witnessed her passion for her family, her strength, beauty , humour and compassion certainly added to my life. My thoughts are with you all and my thanks to you for the support and constant love she received from you all during her lengthy illness.

Kathie Hunter
May 27, 2019
My prayers to you Bruce. What a lovely lady. Enjoyed our golf games at Shadow Ridge. She is at peace now.

Gerry Chambers
May 27, 2019
My heart is filled with sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bruce.

Ann McColl
May 26, 2019
Bruce, Melanie and Marie. I will miss Donna everyday, she was one of a kind and my best friend since grade one. I feel a part of me is missing. I am so sorry for your loss but you were all wonderful through her illness and she loved you so much.

Kay
May 26, 2019
Bruce, Melanie, Mitch, Marie, sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and family. Donna will be missed by all such a beautiful lady. All our love and deep sympathy.

Denise and Marcel Bergevin
May 24, 2019
Bruce, Melanie, Mitch, Marie & Family

I feel totally blessed to have been a friend of Donna's. She was one of the most amazing women I have ever known. The courage and grace that she had shown through this last few years as she battled this disease, was truly inspirational.....what a woman! I will miss her dearly. Rest in peace my friend.

Donalee Roelofs
May 24, 2019
Bruce and Melanie,

We are thinking of you and our hearts and prayers are with you. Donna was a wonderful lady and well be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Judy & John Faragini
May 23, 2019
Bruce and Melanie, so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I know how hard she battled but she's at peace now and I'm sure she's eternally grateful for all that you both did in her last years.

Love Penny ( formally of Giannz )
May 23, 2019
Donna was such a beautiful woman inside and out; heaven definitely gained another angel and she will be greatly missed. She was the most thoughtful person that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and her light radiated through her everywhere she went.

Our thoughts and love go out to Bruce, Melanie, Marie, and the rest of her family.

Ben & Mel McDonald
May 23, 2019
Bruce:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your daughter at the loss of this wonderful lady. Take solace knowing she is now pain free.

Thomas & Arlene Hawrelak