Donna E. Bridges
June 21, 1943 ~ January 14, 2023
Donna E. Bridges, 79, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. Donna was retired from a fulfilling career in fundraising where she worked for various non-profit institutions including KPTS Channel 8, Heartspring, The Wichita Art Museum and Botanica. Donna was an active member of West Heights United Methodist Church and a long time member of the Wichita, Kansas P.E.O. Chapter. Loving mother, grandmother and friend, Donna was fortunate to be surrounded by loved ones throughout her life. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Elsie Ingrim and her brother J Douglas Ingrim. Survived by her son, Perry (Maggie) Bridges; long time companion, Jim Byrum and his children, Shannon (Jeff) Balthrop and Matt Byrum; grandchildren, Kate, Lucy and Eva Bridges, Luke Balthrop, and Ben, Aly, and Zack Byrum. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-6:00pm, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 11:00am, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at West Heights United Methodist Church. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Hospice and Botanica.
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Our friendship lasted MANY years. She & I worked together at the Institute of Logopedics years ago (that’s how long it’s been as it is now called Heartspring!). We kept in touch over the past years through emails (trading funny quips, jokes etc.) She was always so proud of her family. I have MANY fond memories of Donna. She was a great friend & a wonderful positive person. Sending supportive thoughts to all her family who I’m sure are as proud of her as she was of them. Rest in peace, Dear Donna!
Dave Draper
Prayers and support to the family during this time.
Donna enjoyed sharing jokes and barbs, her smile could light up a room. She/I also knew when we needed moments of serious conversation, a truly thoughtful and caring friend.
Donna and I were initiated into P.E.O. Chapter FY on the same day. I loved her magnetic personality and wonderful sense of humor. She will be so missed by her P.E.O. sisters but we will always treasure the times when we were all together! Sharon Holloway
I was so saddened to learn of Donna’s passing and wish to send our condolences to her family. I was a volunteer at Wesley Medical Center with her brother, J. D. and met her through him. We also became friends with Jim Byrum through our WSU class. She was a lovely lady and always enjoyed seeing and visiting with her. We will miss her beautiful smile.
Louis and Susan Bourlard
I worked with Donna at KPTS. I don’t think she ever knew this, but she was my mentor. I learned so much from her….how to dress and conduct myself in a business setting and how to stand up for myself, while still being a lady. I think of Donna often. My condolences to her family and especially to her son Perry, to whom I know she was devoted.