In Memory

Donna Barker (Berty) - Class Of 1966

Donna Barker (Berty)

Donna Kay Berty, BS, MBA, RN age 62, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010. She was born on March 28, 1948 in Lebanon, IN to Robert and Norma (Laufer) Barker. Donna was a 1966 graduate of Rockville High School and received her BS Degree from Indiana University- Bloomington. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Methodist Hospital until she earned her MBA from IU-Bloomington in 1986. Donna worked as a hospital administrator for Methodist Hospital, as well as several rehabilitation facilities. Her last position was as CEO of SemperCareSelect Medical in Colorado Springs, CO. Donna loved to go camping and was a member of Pike's Peak Rainbows Camping Group. She was also an officer in Executive Women's International. Donna is survived by her husband of 24 years, John J. "Jack" Berty; children, Amy Freeman, Thomas (Lisa) Freeman and Aaron (Stephanie) Freeman; step-children, Jeffry (Judy) Berty, Cheryl (David) Stevenson, Douglas (Penny) Berty, Michele (Troy) Russell and Brett Berty; 26 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother; brothers, Ron Tobin and Thomas (Sally) Barker. Donna was preceded in death by her father. A memorial service will be held at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Speedway on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service, also at the funeral home. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society www.flannerbuchanan.com

From "Our Town"



 
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12/03/10 12:40 PM #1    

Janet Batman (Swander) (1967)

Donna lived next door to my parents grocery store and we became good friends. After her first marriage we were always together and she had little kids and still studied to be a nurse. I don't know how she did it sometimes! Years later she brought her two sons to chicago to visit us!  REST IN PEACE, DONNA!! 


12/06/10 10:55 AM #2    

Duncan Snowden (1966)

Dear, Dear Donna,

You will always remain my favorite mother (Mrs. Gibbs from "Our Town") and my true Queen.

You brought light and energy to our class, and class to our little town. I am so glad to have known you and so sad that you are no longer with us. Our reunions will be much smaller without you.

May your presence be long felt through your good works and the family and friends you leave behind.

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