Donna Marie Kipfinger Minner

November 24, 2021

Donna Marie Kipfinger Minner, 61, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 surrounded by her Husband, Daughter, Son-in-Law, Son, Daughter-in-Law and Grandchildren. Donna was born January 2, 1960 to Donald Kipfinger and Phyllis (Hale) Kipfinger in Orlando, FL. During her childhood she lived in Orlando, FL & Bluefield, WV. Upon moving back to Orlando for her adolescent years she graduated from Mid Florida Tech with honors in 1977. Donna married Bob Minner on February 11th 1984 having two children, David and Bobbi Lynn. She dedicated her life to raising her two children and managing the company that she and her husband Bob founded in 1994, Eventures Unlimited. Donna first began working in her profession at Florida Convention Services in 1986. She spent her professional career in the Destination and Event Management industry. Donna and Bob opened their own company, Eventures Unlimited, in 1994 where she served as President and guided the company to become one of the most established in the industry. She was often recognized and regarded as a pioneer in Event Management. She was caring, generous, thoughtful, gracious, and kind without a second thought. She was a vivacious, intelligent and innovative woman. Donna embodied outward happiness and love. Her smile and energy lit up the room. She had unyielding ambition and an eagerness for learning that persisted throughout her entire life. Her positivity and gratitude throughout hardship were truly remarkable. She had a sharp wit, a sense of humor, and a courageous drive to protect the people she loved. Donna was beloved by many, she was a wife, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor, but above all, her greatest role in life was as a mother and grandmother. She thought constantly of her children, David and Bobbi Lynn, her grandson, Ashton and granddaughters Cayden and Molly Jean, and they were the light of her life. Donna will be missed dearly by those that love her. Donna was predeceased by her parents: Donald and Phyllis Kipfinger. She is survived by her husband Bob Minner, her children: David Minner and wife Erin, and Bobbi Lynn Castiglione and husband Erik: her cherished grandchildren: Cayden Minner, Ashton Minner and Molly Jean Castiglione, her brothers: Jeff Kipfinger and his wife Tammy, Jason Kipfinger and his wife Sabrina and her beloved nephew and nieces Justin, Shelby & Shelly. Donna’s Remembrance for close friends and family will be held at her home, on Sunday, December 19th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Donna requested that donations be made to Orlando Heath Pet Therapy https://www.orlandohealth.com/volunteer-services/pet-therapy-program We will leave you with a Carole King lyric: “I miss the tears, I miss the laughter, I miss the day we met and all that followed after Sometimes I wish I could always be with you the way we used to do, Oh now and forever, I will always think of you Now and forever, I will always be with you”