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Donna Louise Popovich

Veneta, OR

September 17, 1946 - February 19, 2025

Sep 17, 1946 - Feb 19, 2025

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On February 19th, after a long courageous battle with cancer, Donna Louise (Clark) Popovich, was called home to her heavenly father. She was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing.

Donna is predeceased by her husband David Burbank and leaves behind her dedicated and loving husband, Michael Popovich. She is survived by her only son Randolph Salazar, her Grandchildren, Whitney Neeser (Aaron Neeser), Hailee Salazar (Branden Tucker) Elijah Salazar, Zion Salazar, and her Great-grandchildren, Kylah, Trinity, Scott, Irelynn and Jaxson.

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she went on to earn her RN and BSN from The University of Texas, serving for over 25 years as the head of the Emergency Department in Arlington. She then took over as the lead director for nursing homes in HEB for another 10 years.

A Texan through and through, she was part of the TPORA, participating in rodeos all over Texas while also owning campo Encino Horse Farms, with her first husband Rudy Salazar. She was a true Southern belle with all her grace and grit.

After her divorce God was gracious enough to bring her together with the love of her life David Burbank , whom she shared many great adventurous years of her life with, until his passing from cancer.

After Moving to Oregon to be closer to her only son and recently born grandson, she opened her shop, Hosannah, where she met and fell in love with Michael Popovich. They happily lived and ministered together until her passing, after sharing 20 beautiful years together.

Donna was a faithful, dedicated servant of the Lord, ministering all over the world. From Alaska to Africa, Mexico to England. She continued this at her home through her Tiny Blessing. Her desk drawers filled with hundreds of hand written prayers for healing, well being ,and the enlightenment of others.

While Donna was known for her unwavering faith and compassion for others, her calling as a Grandma was were she truly shined. Knowing and loving each one individually in her own very special way. Planting seeds and watering them with love. She left a piece of herself in each of them that will be carried on and remembered for generations to come.

Donna lived a life filled with purpose, ministering to those in need, in different capacities, her whole life. Her compassion and faith a guiding light to all she encountered. That light will be sorely missed by so many .

Service will be held April 19th 2025 in Veneta, Oregon.

The link below is to Donna’s Memorial site where you will find all information concerning services, including links to live streams of the service for those who will not be able to attend in person. The site also allows you to donate to a cause in her name, share photos and memories, or send flower to her services.

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