Donna Burk

Obituary of Donna Burk

Donna Rea Burk, 62, of Minnetonka, Minnesota passed away on July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on June 21, 1961 to Merlyn and Frances Burk in Robbinsdale, Minnesota and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. During high school she ran in cross country and won many awards. After graduating from high school, Donna went on to pursue a degree in computer science. 

Donna moved to Colorado and enjoyed her job and the new friends she made. During this time she was blessed with her daughter, Rachel. They enjoyed doing everything together, traveling, shopping and going to countless volleyball games. Donna was a fiercely dedicated  mom and just as dedicated nana to her grandson. 

Donna enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter. She had a great love for reading and collecting antique books. She had a great love for butterflies and flowers. She loved to laugh, and enjoy every moment.

Donna loved to travel. She has been to so many places around the world. She really enjoyed her trips to Brazil, London and Paris as well as her most recent trip to Switzerland in April 2023. 

She is survived by her daughter Rachel Wood (Garrit and their son Beau), brother Tom Burk (Cindy), sisters Judy Mourning (Michael) and Susie Hanson (Tom).  A service will be held at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, July 22nd with a visitation 1 hour before and a lunch in will follow at the Cremation Society of Minnesota in Edina, Minnesota.

Saturday
22
July

Visitation

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Cremation Society of Minnesota - Edina
7110 France Avenue
Edina, Minnesota, United States
952-924-4100
Saturday
22
July

Service

1:00 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Cremation Society of Minnesota - Edina
7110 France Avenue
Edina, Minnesota, United States
952-924-4100
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