In Memory: Donna Garrison: Realtor & Longtime Pleasanton Resident

PLEASANTON, CA — Donna Stark Garrison, a longtime Pleasanton resident, philanthropist and a popular East Bay real estate agent, passed away this week after a battle with cancer, her family announced on social media.

Tributes poured in on Facebook from friends, relatives and co-workers for the wife, mother of three and grandmother, who was a partner, along with her sister Susan Schall, at their real estate firm Fabulous Properties Team.

Among the many condolences posted:

"Thank you for always reminding me to choose happiness, laughter and kindness always."

"Rest in peace. You were an angel on Earth."

"No party will ever be as fun. And no person was ever more happy for another’s success, or joy, than Donna."

"Donna was love incarnate. Happiness personified. She was one of this world’s brightest lights, and now she shines from a higher dimension. May every day for her be filled with perfect Farrah Fawcett hair, pink bling dresses, sun, surf and sand, and a Riva Ranch fountain."

"Big loss for the community."

"A brilliant, vibrant and vivacious creative, soul and woman. We are better because of her."

"I felt like I could accomplish anything in the world after every conversation with you, and I’ll always believe that, thanks to you. I love you, auntie."

Garrison, a graduate of San Jose State University, was a native of the Bay Area and active over the years in such community organizations as the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, the Ruby Hill Giving Thanks Charity Committee and the Livermore Valley Film Commission. Prior to her real-estate career, Garrison worked in sales and marketing at Microsoft.

She also was the associate producer on the feature film "Full Grown Men" (2006), and co-producer of "Planting Melvin" (2004), along with serving on the board and as marketing chair of the California Independent Film Festival .

Garrison is survived by her husband, children and granddaughter. No details on services were available.