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Bogda, Donna Marie

December 28, 1947 –
 October 7, 2017

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Donna Marie Bogda was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 28, 1947. She graduated from Duquesne University with a BS Nursing. She taught medical surgical nursing for a few years before moving to Dallas with her husband Pete in 1972.Donna helped open marketing businesses with Pete until settling down in Dallas permanently in 1982. She was an accomplished computer administrator, running networks for multiple businesses. Donna and Pete opened their own marketing consultancy in 1995 where she was the Business Manager until she retired. Donna was an avid reader, a great wit and a friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Pete, daughter Amy; son  Mike Bogda and his family, Emily, Cece and Clary . Donna’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Church of the Holy Communion. Services will be followed with a reception at Bent Tree Country Club. Please consider donations in Donna’s honor to http://www.operationkindness.org/waystogive Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Karen Wade
    18 Oct 2017
    7:38pm

    My very special cousin who had extraordinarily sense of humor, a way of tilting her head when she shared that genuine laugh of hers. She was truly the mother who kept the faith. I love you cousin. Karen

    Jeff Beisler
    19 Oct 2017
    7:29am

    Uncle Pete, Amy and Mike
    I very sorry for your loss. Aunt Donna was a special person and will be missed.

    Condolences,
    Jeff Beisler

    Kathy & Wade Helstrom
    22 Oct 2017
    10:48am

    We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our friendship with Donna & Pete began many years ago in Pittsburgh. We shared many happy memories. Donna was a loving person, very funny, and always upbeat….an awesome lady! Our prayers go out to Pete, Amy, and Michael.

    Sarah Bradford & Bill Bales
    22 Oct 2017
    11:46am

    Pete,
    I was so,saddened to read about Donna in today’s DMN.
    I had no idea that she had been sick. When I think of Donna, I think of her beautiful smile. I had the privileged of being your insurance agent for about 25 years and then once again I had the privilege of becoming your friend.
    I’m so sorry that I will be out of town next Thursday and won’t be able to attend her services. If there was anyway I could change that I would.

    With Sympathy.
    Sarah

    Bob Boynton
    22 Oct 2017
    12:20pm

    So sorry for your loss Peter- Donna was a special gal and I know she will be missed terribly but hang on n there best you can

    Rosemary and Rick Postle
    23 Oct 2017
    8:00pm

    Pete, Amy and Mike, Our deepest sympathy. Donna was a wonderful woman….always thoughtful and a good friend to all. We fondly remember our time together in Dallas. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Rosemary and Rick Postle

    John & Beth Aman
    23 Oct 2017
    8:51pm

    We are very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I remember her wit and charm as she kept things working smoothly in the office. Pete, Mike and Amy, please know you have our prayers for grace and mercy.

    Kathy Sparrow
    25 Oct 2017
    11:46am

    Pete, Amy, Mike,
    What is there to say? Life is so short. I am so very sorry to hear of Donna’s death.

    Craig Bell
    27 Oct 2017
    7:33pm

    Sorry to read about Donna. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bogda family at this time.

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