LaDonna Courtney November 16, September 30, 2005

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1 PHONE: (972) LaDonna Courtney November 16, September 30, 2005 LaDonna Courtney, formerly LaDonna Fields, 51, of Frisco, TX, passed away on September 30th, having lived a life of achievement and contribution cut short by cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Harrison, father and stepmother Eugene & Betty Courtney, sister Rhonda (Wayne Scott), stepchildren Grant and Paige Harrison, 7 nieces and nephews, 10 great-nieces and nephews, 3 step-sisters, an adoring extended Texas family, and a vast array of loving friends and admirers. She was preceded in passing by her mother, Estelle Courtney, and brother, Terry (Pat) Courtney. For the 11 years prior to her move to Texas a year ago, LaDonna was Executive Vice President of the AZ Academy of Family Physicians, which honored her extraordinary service by establishing the LaDonna Courtney Certificate of Commendation, awarded to a non-physician who makes an outstanding contribution to forward the specialty of family practice. In the early 90s, LaDonna was Executive Director of Valley Citizens League. Before that, she was an executive assistant to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Before and after her graduation from Valley Leadership Class XIII in 1992, she was an active participant in numerous boards and organizations, including the Coalition for Tobacco Free Arizona, the Arizona Tourism Alliance, Center for New Directions, and Business & Professional Women, serving as president of several. A Certified Association Executive, LaDonna was a Board member of the AZ Society of Association Executives, where she chaired several committees and held all offices on the Board before becoming President. She was named 2001 Executive Director of the Year. This year she will be the third person ever to receive the AzSAE Angel Award, recognizing an individual who has demonstrated dedication and outstanding support of AzSAE and the association management profession. LaDonna brought grace, competence, joy and humor to her contributions to her profession, our Valley, and all who knew her. A life celebration will be held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2005, with visitation from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, both at Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North at Ridgeview Drive (Exit 38 on I-75), Allen. Arizona services will be held at Unity of Phoenix, 1500 E Greenway Pkwy in Phoenix at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, Viewing will be held at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N 7th St, Phoenix from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4th. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to: AZ Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, 5320 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ

2 Memorials I went to Cahokia high school in Cahokia, IL with LaDonna. She was an awesome person, friend, and classmate. She will be missed on this earth. She is in a better place now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. LINDA J. RODENBERG, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 LaDonna and I were close friends in high school. I can still hear her sweet laugh today even though I haven't seen her in years. She taught me how to play a tune on the piano when were 17 "The Enchanted Sea". I can still play it today. BTW, that is only tune I can play on the piano with two hands. I played it for her at our 30th class reunion. Thank God I did, that's a wonderful memory that we shared that night. I am so sad I only found out about her passing 5 years after the fact. My love and condolences to her family. Jane JANE ELLEN ABLING (NEE CRANK), SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 The Arizona association community lost one of the best when LaDonna was freed from her earthbound ties on September 30th. LaDonna's professionalism, big heart, gentle spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be missed....we'll always know that an Angel walked among us. KAREN S. FRIEND, OCTOBER 5, 2005 I really only knew LaDonna through my time at the AzAFP, and our mutual work there, and I have never, prior or since, known anyone more capable of being totally professional and efficient, while simultaneously making me feel like I had found the most loving and supportive friend imaginable. I thank God for "sharing" LaDonna with us and I pray that she enjoyed her time with us even a small fraction of how much we enjoyed it with her! Rest in Peace, Friend TOM BRYSACZ, M.D., OCTOBER 4, 2005 My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to LaDonna's family. I had the privilege of working with LaDonna through the Coalition for Tobacco-Free Arizona, as I was on the Board, and also with AZSAE where we both served on

3 the Board. She was a marvelous person and a very kind individual. She had a grace about her. I am proud that I was able to know her over the years and work with her. I know I am much richer for it. I was saddened to hear of her passing, but comforted to know that she is free from pain and suffering. La Donna's legacy of kindness, excellence and compassion will be her monument here on earth. She will be missed. ANDREW ORTIZ, OCTOBER 4, 2005 They say only the good die young. This time it is so very true. JEFF E. FIELDS, OCTOBER 3, 2005 It was with a heavy heart that I learned last week in San Francisco during the AAFP Congress of Delegates that LaDonna's passing was near. As LaDonna's fellow chapter executive from Ohio, I enjoyed her friendship as well as benefited from her professional expertise and advice. She was a wonderful person and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to know her and as friend and colleague. My sincere and heartful sympathies to her family and friends. ANN SPICER, OCTOBER 3, 2005 It was with heavy heart that we learned of LaDonna s illness last year. She fought with courage, determination, graciousness and dignity. The courage, love and devotion to her life in efforts to conquer it by her husband and love of her life, and among family members and friends was astounding, but not surprising. LaDonna has always engendered the best in people. All who believed and worked toward a successful recovery are held in the highest esteem. Whether you knew her a long time, a short time, very well or casually, healthy or ill, LaDonna had a spirit that touches you and stays with you. She will be remembered fondly by all of us the remainder of our lives. Our deepest sympathies to the Courtney and Harrison families, and condolences to all of LaDonna s other friends who will feel the loss. THE SEGARS, OCTOBER 3, 2005 LaDonna was a dear and esteemed friend and colleague for more than 10 years; she exemplified the Academy of Family Physicians state chapter

4 executive director. As a member of the Women of the West (WOW), the organization of the female executive directors of the western states Academies of Family Physicians, she was a sister in every sense of the word, lending her personal and professional assistance at every turn. It was an honor to know her and to be counted among her friends. SUSAN HOGELAND, OCTOBER 3, 2005 Few people have lived their lives with the grace, dignity and integrity exemplified by LaDonna. LaDonna was an awesome friend and my mentor for many years. She will be missed. She will never be forgotten. My sympathies to the Courtney and Harrison families. Kati Beauchaine KATI BEAUCHAINE, OCTOBER 3, 2005 When the sun rises the stars appear to fade but their light is always present. We will miss your radiant smile and the remarkable courage you showed until the very end. RICK ROSE, OCTOBER 3, 2005 My prayers are going out to your family during this difficult time. DENA JOHNSON, OCTOBER 3, 2005 LaDonna was a great chapter executive and friend. I am the Kansas AFP executive, and she shared documents and ideas with us generously. She was happy to share her experience and to help others with their issues. I still use a report form that she shared with our board. We will miss her. CAROLYN N GAUGHAN, OCTOBER 3, 2005 My deepest sympathy to LaDonna's family. I met LaDonna through the AAFP having been one of her fellow state chapter execs. We used to laugh because our State chapte Exec listing had her photo and mine next to each other and people that did not know us thought I was LaDonna and she was Carla. I have many fond memories of her - her pleasant demeanor, her attentiveness to her duties with the Arizona AFP. She will be dearly missed by all of us that knew her. Sincerely, Carla Coleman, Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians CARLA J. COLEMAN, OCTOBER 3, 2005 It was an honor to work with LaDonna. She had such grace, a deep heart and

5 professionalism. She created a warm family atmosphere at the AzAFP for her staff. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. LaDonna will be sincerely missed by hundreds across the country as she touched the lives in Arizona, Texas and the rest of the country through her dedication to the Family Physicians over the past 10 years and her involvement in the Arizona Society of Association Executives. ROCHELL PLANTY, OCTOBER 2, 2005 I only knew LaDonna for a short time. During that time LaDonna was always a very nice lady, I remember her smile.ladonna was always upbeat and cheerful. She was always graceful and kind. TIFFANY L FORD, OCTOBER 2, 2005 Charles, I send my condolences to you, your family, and to LaDonna's family. You all stood solid in the wake of adversity and in your support for LaDonna. Jerry I also want to thank you for the memory presented in this eletronic notice. The Photo was tremendous and brought a smile. JERRY FIELDS, OCTOBER 2, 2005 LaDonna was my first contact with the AZAFP in 1998, shortly after my completion of residency and move from Missouri. LaDonna made a very good impression. Through our correspondence, I came to know her as a friend and a good person. She will be missed. I am grateful I got to know her. Sincerely, John Sears, MD Family Medicine Tuba City, AZ JOHN J SEARS, OCTOBER 1, 2005 A friend, taken too soon. Our thoughts and prayers for all loved ones and the countless others touched by a life full of love and grace. CHUCK KIMMEL, OCTOBER 1, 2005 My deepest sympathy to LaDonna's family. LaDonna was my best friend for over 30 years and and was the kindest person I have ever known. Marion Gleason, Seattle, Washington MARION GLEASON, OCTOBER 1, 2005 LaDonna was a true friend to me and a significant inspiration to my life. When I first moved to Phoenix, AZ, in August of 2000 to come here for medical

6 school, LaDonna was one of the first individuals I contacted. I had been involved with the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians while living in Denver, and wanted to maintain my relationship with AAFP through the Arizona chapter of AAFP upon arrival. LaDonna was very warm in welcoming me to AZ, and I wound up becoming the AAFP membership liaison for my school (AZCOM). LaDonna was always very supportive to me as a medical student, and when I started applying to residency programs (in family Medicine, of course), she wrote me a wonderful, touching, and beautiful letter of recommendation that I will never forget and that I will cherish forever. It was the strongest endorsement for me as a future Family Physician that anyone -- including my professors at school and my preceptors -- could have written. I was moved to tears by it. But this exemplifies, in my opinion, what LaDonna was all about. She was a very very good person who was always willing to go out of her way to help others. Now that I am at the Good Samaritan Family Medicine Residency program in Phoenix, AZ and on my way to becoming a Board Certified Family Physician (although still an intern), the influence of LaDonna becomes all the more remarkable. I will never forget her, nor the words she wrote about me in that wonderful letter of recommendation. It will be my goal in life to try always to live up to the view that LaDonna had of me as a future Family Physician...to be the best I possibly can be. I know that LaDonna will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her, by everyone who crossed paths with her during her lifetime. I send my sincerest condolences to her family and to her loved ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I will miss her and think of her often. My time with her, and her words to me, will always be a part of me. Her gentle, kind, beautiful spirit lives on in all of us. I thank God for the short time I had with her, and I know that I have been blessed by her influence. Dr. Joel R. Cooper JOEL R. COOPER, OCTOBER 1, 2005 We would like to extend our sympathy. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you should you need anything. May God be with you and comfort you.

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