Donna Burdick, Nov. 14, 1929-Jul. 12, 2015, resident of Santa Clara. She was preceded in death by devoted husband George Burdick. Beloved mother of Robin Burdick, Geordie Burdick ’79, Meg Mallamace, Beth Cintas and Adam Burdick. Loving mother-in-law of Ray Mallamace and Shari Burdick. Adored grandmother (Grandy) of Caitlin Cintas, Megan Cintas, Gwendolyn Burdick, Amanda Morris (Matt Morris) and Nicholas Seely. Cherished great-grandmother of Dakota Kundo and Mason Morris. Dearest sister of Aldean Simi and Julie Tuckey, and loving aunt to many adoring nieces and nephews.
A native of San Francisco and graduate of Mercy High School in Burlingame. Resident of Santa Clara for the past 60 years. Donna blessed us with her intelligence, quick and sassy wit and deep passion for her family, friends, home and community. Donna served the city of Santa Clara and surrounding community over the years through many organizations and activities, including Soroptimist International of Santa Clara/Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Woman’s Club (Hacienda), and the Mission City Community Fund. She was appointed to the Agnew State Hospital Board by Governor George Deukmejian, and served on the City of Santa Clara’s El Camino Real Task Force and Kaiser Hospital Task Force. She was also a member of SCU’s Catala Club.