Donna Irene Vatan, 72, of Bowling Green, passed away on November 24, 2013 at Mercy St. Vincent’s
Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.She was born on May 22, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan to Milton and Hazel (Worth)
Carrigan.Donna is survived by three children: Deanna (Jeff) Woodhouse of Bowling Green, Heidi (Mike)
Popovitch of Maumee, and Michael Carrigan, who is currently working abroad; two grandchildren, Alexander and
Nolan Popovitch, both of whom will dearly miss their "meemaw"; and her brother, Milton Carrigan
Jr. (John Alongi) of San Luis Obispo, California.She was preceded in death by her husband, Hossein
Vatan.Donna began an extensive career in higher education in 1969 when she was hired as a faculty member in
the Home Economics department at Bowling Green State University (BGSU).During her time in the classroom, she
mentored countless students and nurtured many a fledgling career in the field of child and family
development. Her greatest professional pride was the success of her students.Following her retirement from
BGSU, Donna became even more engaged in the town and community she loved so much. She enjoyed supporting her
friends with their professional pursuits and lived a life of being the consummate caretaker and nurturer;
she was a second mother to many. In addition, she took pride in contributing to local organizations such as
the Wood County Human Society and was greatly committed to supporting BGSU in both the arts and athletics,
especially the women’s basketball team.Even with all of these commitments and activities, there was one
constant: Donna’s top priority was her family-her children and grandchildren always came first.The family
would like to thank Dr. Tom Wojciechowski for the many years of care and friendship.They are also greatly
appreciative of all the wonderful staff at the Bowling Green Manor who cared for Donna both when she was a
caretaker for her husband and, most recently, when she was a patient; her family always knew she was in good
hands at the Manor. Additionally, the outstanding staff at Mercy St. Vincent’s Medical Center provided the
greatest of care with the utmost compassion and kindest of hearts during her stay this past week. For all of
these people-and so many more-Donna’s family is eternally grateful.A Celebration of Life service will be
held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at DUNN FUNERAL HOME, located in Bowling Green’s Historical
District at 408 West Wooster Street, Bowling Green, Ohio. Father Thomas Gorman will officiate.Interment will
immediately follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.Visitation is scheduled for Monday, December 2 from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions in Donna’s memory may be gifted to the Bowling
Green Manor (1021 West Poe Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402), the Women’s Basketball program at Bowling Green
State University (BGSU Foundation Office, Mileti Alumni Center, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0055), or the Wood
County Humane Society (801 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402).Condolences, fond memories, and photos
may be shared with the family by visiting www.dunnfuneralhome.com.To
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