Donna Burke

DONNA J. BURKE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Donna Joan Staley Burke, 68, of Idaho Falls, died February 20, 2008, at her home. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice. She was born December 5, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Axel Jack Staley and Ellen Ann Edwards Staley. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She worked as a rehabilitation trainer atYellowstone Care Center and the Joshua Smith Foundation. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Donna enjoyed telling jokes and was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include: Son: Roy David (Leslie) Higgins, Munford, TN Daughter: Kelly (Jerry) Nave, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin Don Higgins, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Trina Kris Bates, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Bettie Stanger, Red Bluff, CA Sister: Pat Fullmer, Idaho Falls, ID 11 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Ken, and Roy Staley. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Korri Pintar Lopez korrip@gmail.com Thank you for the opportunity to take care of your mom. I loved her quick wit and her stories. Kelly and Kevin--call please if you guys need anything. I cherish your friendship. Good luck in all you do. Sheryl Poole spoole81@hotmail.com Words cannot truly express the sorrow that we feel right now. Donna was one of those once in a lifetime people that come along. She came into our lives when my son, Jarred, started going to Joshua Smith. He loves her so much. One of Jarred's goals was learning to use the telephone. He learned to call her and was able to talk to her often. It was one of his greatest pleasures. He use to give her hugs, they referred to them as"The Big Bear Hug." She was so small compared to him with his big broad shoulders but she didn't mind. They would exchange Christmas cards every year. He loved getting mail from her. Donna was a true friend to him. Her love and compassion for him has and will always be one of our greatest blessings. With our deepest sympathies, Jeff, Sheryl and Jarred Poole