Donna Lee Argenta Pitlik, 71, of Flagstaff, Arizona passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014.
She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, on September 14, 1942, to the late Rita and William Argenta.Donna graduated from Enfield High School, earned her Beautician License and began sharing her talent at Carl's Beauty Salon in Connecticut. During these years she married George Pitlik and was blessed with Ken, Sheila and Missy.

She moved to Key West, Florida in 1970 where she earned her associate's degree in Business from The Florida Keys Community College.She worked as a teacher's assistant at Poinciana Elementary School and also as a technician where she wired harnesses for Navy Submarines at Farran Electronics on the Old Naval Base. During these years she enjoyed weekend boating excursions, bicycling, sailing and just hanging out in the beautiful Florida Keys with family and friends.

In 1980 Donna and her family moved to The Woodlands, Texas.She spent the next 30 years as an office Executive in the Houston medical community. During these years she loved to spend time with her family, go shopping with friends, plan huge Christmas celebrations, go on gambling trips, play with her grandkids, play cards, read books, and watch movies.

She retired in 2009 and relocated to Flagstaff, Arizona where she volunteered every day at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center.

Donna, Mom, Sister, and Nana was a friend to everyone.Her charming smile, sparkling blue eyes, sweet giggle and super large heart brought much joy to everyone she encountered.She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and that is what she lived for.She had a rosy outlook on life and made everything seem like it had a silver lining.She taught us the importance of finding what is special about every person you meet and to focus on that.While many trials were presented to her throughout her life, her tenacious spirit and bright outlook helped her be triumphant. She will always be our hero.

She is survived by her three children; Ken Pitlik (Michelle), Sheila White (Kerry), Melissa Tydlacka (Frank), former husband, George, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Linda and Gayle, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 12:00-2:00pm at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center.

In lieu of flowers; donations could be made to :
Senior Nutrition Program /Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center
Re: Donation in the name of Donna Pitlik
245 N Thorpe Rd
Flagstaff Az 86001
Or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
(https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate)