Donna J. Pence, 93, of Burlington, died Monday morning, August 31, 2026 at the OakView in Burlington.
She was born on February 22, 1933, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Isabelle Anderson. On October 30, 1955, she married George S. Pence, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2006.
Donna graduated from Burlington High School in 1951. She worked at National Research, Sylvania, Dr. Milford Nelson, Drs. Nelson and Taylor, and then at Trailways as a travel tour hostess for 15 years; her ideal job!
Donna loved people and never knew a stranger. She always had a smile, loved to give hugs and receive them, was a very humble person, had a positive attitude, a great personality, loving and shared with joy in her heart.
She loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas, going out to lunch with friends, watching birds on the feeder, reading and listening to instrumental music, and going to the casino.
Donna is survived by many friends and neighbors.
The word Goodbye was not in her vocabulary, so she always said, “I’ll see ya! “
Special Thank You to the Staff and her family at OakView and Compassus Hospice of Washington for taking care of her.
The memorial graveside service for Donna J. Pence will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery at 10 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Pastor Brad Moore officiating.
Lunning Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com