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Donna Marie Carson

San Diego, CA, USA

November 13, 1946 - November 21, 2019

Nov 13, 1946 - Nov 21, 2019

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Dedra Sanford

Lincoln High School Class of 1963 just celebrated our 60th High School Reunion. Donna and a number of other classmates who are no longer with us were missed. Her photo appeared on our memory board. We spent a moment of silence in memory of our classmates who have gone on before us. We had a wonderful weekend of events together and wish she and others had been there.

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Matthew Anderson

My sincere and bereaved condolences to the passing of a long ago friend…Donna Carson!

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Matthew Anderson

My purpose here is to be placed in contact with remaining family! I was a senior at Abraham Lincoln High... Read more My purpose here is to be placed in contact with remaining family! I was a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School when Donna Carson... Read more My purpose here is to be placed in contact with remaining... Read more

Matthew Anderson

I’d love to be in contact with any member if Donna’s family! I’d love to be in contact with any member if Donna’s family! I’d love to be in contact with any member if Donna’s... Read more

Susan Kenyon/Pitts

I’m so sorry to hear that Donna has passed! My name is Susan Kenyon, my brother Fred was a close friend of her and Hedge. We all went to college together, and got to enjoy her music in venues like the Greek Theatre in LA, and the Troubador in Hollywood. My sister Margi knew her well, too. I’m glad to hear she went on to use her education in such a meaningful way! She was a special human, and our family loved her!! 💖

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Susan Kenyon/Pitts

I have all of her records. I have all of her records. I have all of her records.

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Donalda Lovelace

Donna and I were high school friends. We were very competitive with each other I remember in Advance English and we were told by our teacher we were risking a C. Well we hadn't been focused but I was determined to beat her out in the next test. I did highest grade in the class and she for the only time in our lives she came in second. Miss her and her laugh,

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Kaye Ragland

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Avi Lev

Donna, Your music is forever carved into my heart. A gifted musician, a beautiful human being. May you rest in eternal peace.

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Ron Broomell

I am a big fan from the 60's & 70's.
I emailed her a greeting and she wrote back and said she has a good friend on the Big Island.. & after she retired I was inspired by her spiritual chanting. The angel choir is happy now ~

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Sharon Dean

I am so sad to read that Donna passed away 2 years ago. She was a light in my life when I very much needed one. I remember when neither of us had a lot of money we would take our young sons to the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and ride up and down in the elevator that was on the outside of the (then) tallest building in L.A and look out at the awesome view with the boys. Then we would go to an inexpensive Japanese restaurant and treat all of us to a wonderful meal. I will always love you Donna.

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Mary Kate Carter

I was saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. I am a friend from Whittier College and also Donna lived with my family in Whittier after I graduated and moved away. Her smile was beautiful and she certainly had a full and meaningful life. Her family must have many precious memories.
Mary Kate Hatcher Carter

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Margaret Hatcher

1967, Whitter

I am so sad to hear of Donna's passing.
I knew her in 1967 when I was 12 or 13. She lived with my family for about a year while she was attending Whittier College. She included me in her life even though she could have easily dismissed me as just a kid. She encouraged my guitar playing and took me with her to visit her family in San Diego. She was lots of fun. I remember late one night she said "let's get donuts!" so we ran like the wind 8+ blocks to Winchell's laughing all the way to get there just in time before they closed. Hedge visited the house sometimes. Later my mother and I went to see them perform at the Troubadour and I was so proud to know her. I'll never forget her.
I'm sorry I don't have a picture of myself with Donna. I have posted one of her with a friend who visited often.

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Mary Kate Carter

I was sad to hear of Donna’s passing. We met at Whittier College, probably in 1964 at Wardman Hall. I have... Read more I was sad to hear of Donna’s passing. We met at Whittier College, probably in 1964 at Wardman Hall. I have fond memories of a ... Read more I was sad to hear of Donna’s passing. We met at Whittier... Read more

Margaret Hatcher

1967, Whittier, CA, USA

Donna with a Friend

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Kim Janney

The friend in this photo is my sister, Robin Janney. She and Donna met while they were attending Whittier... Read more The friend in this photo is my sister, Robin Janney. She and Donna met while they were attending Whittier College. Although I ... Read more The friend in this photo is my sister, Robin Janney.... Read more

Yolanda Mitchell

With Donna and Hedge at KUDE

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Yolanda Mitchell

I am sitting here at almost 1AM wide awake and in disbelief. I just learned of Donna's passing, and my soul won't yet rest. I remember the first time I saw them was on the old Boss City TV show. They sang Jamie and I was hooked. Around 1970 the first time I got to meet them was at our local radio station, and we became friends. I remember once riding in the back seat of their car, as Donna laughed while Hedge was driving and singing silly songs! I remember when she was pregnant with Ethan....The last time I saw Donna was YEARS ago when I took the train to Los Angeles to spend the weekend with her and she took me to a Buddhist gathering. She taught me the Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, and gave me a Gohonzon. Now, all these years later, those times mean even more. I have her sweet letters, sweet memories of a friendship I wish I'd been more proactive in maintaining, and now, I now know she is at eternal peace. To Donna's family, please accept my condolences...
Dear Sweet Donna, I will miss knowing you are somewhere here on Earth, but I can only imagine your joy.
Love, Yolanda Mitchell

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Gary Sokolow

Tallahassee, FL, USA

I just found out tonight. I'm so sorry to hear this. To her family, I want you to know that her voice was the soundtrack of my life for many years.

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Dedra Sanford

Donna's classmates from the Lincoln High School Class of 1963 are deeply saddened to hear of her passing. We had hoped to see her again at a class reunion. Our condolences to her loving family and friends. Dedra McCann Sanford

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Donalda Lovelace

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Donna I will always remember you and your music but mostly sharing Advanced English at Lincoln HS. You have... Read more Donna I will always remember you and your music but mostly sharing Advanced English at Lincoln HS. You have done well!! Rest in... Read more Donna I will always remember you and your music but... Read more

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Nancy Capers

From Ethan and Sara's wonderful wedding. Donna made me feel so welcome! Very warm and loving, and fun. ... Read more From Ethan and Sara's wonderful wedding. Donna made me feel so welcome! Very warm and loving, and fun. Condolences to all. From Ethan and Sara's wonderful wedding. Donna made... Read more

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There used to be a club, Bryn Mawr just outside Philadelphia called The Main Point. Hedge & Donna played there often and loved it. I have vivid memories of the winter 1968, a Sunday second show, which I’m sure was the best two and a half hours of Hedge and Donna’s music ever brought to life. We were alway better live than on vinyl. Whenever we played you could hear a pin drop. Our audiences held a near reverent quiet for us, but that night was special. Donna and I were both overwhelmed by what we saw and felt, pure joy staring back at us, wanting us to know we were loved. People had been moved, touched deeply and loved us for that experience.
After the show, we talked with fans for about an hour before our bass player said, “We have to be in NY in the morning and it’s pretty close to that now so, I’ll pack the van and meet you at the hotel.” Donna finished thanking the few fans who didn’t want to let us go, then we thanked the staff and headed out about a half hour later.
We were staying just down the road. We had walked to the club earlier that evening. The walk back was quiet, still and peaceful. It had snowed during our sets, big dry flakes blanketing the entire town like a postcard of winter beauty. For some reason about half way to our hotel, we both stopped and turned. There it was, as clear and perfect as could be, our footprints. Two people, no one else, just us. There in the snow, evidence of our existence. Proof. Somehow a reminder that we were making a difference, a mark. Hedge & Donna, 1969, a publicly loving , married, interracial couple who thought nothing of walking together holding hands, of being together, of drinking from the same glass. We looked at the footprints and felt full, at peace. Then nearly as quickly, we realized, this picture of our footprints, this evidence that “WE” were, would be gone in the morning, covered by slush and a thousand others… no trace of us… invisible, forgotten…
We didn’t carry a camera around with us in those days, no cell phones. We traveled light because we traveled all the time. Looking back, that is one photo I wish I had, “The Footprints”
Donna is in hospice as I write this, not much more time for her on this plane. I wish I could have given her that photo. It would bring a smile to her face and one last spark to those beautiful brown auroras around the iris of her eyes.
Yes the footprints are gone……..
but she still lives in the hearts of so many and will long after snows stop falling.

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Wendy Eshleman

I was there at the Main Point that night- I was one of those fans...We were reverent because your voices ... Read more I was there at the Main Point that night- I was one of those fans...We were reverent because your voices were so pure, your songs... Read more I was there at the Main Point that night- I was one... Read more

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