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James Eugene McDonald

September 15, 1924 ~ August 10, 2011 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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Message from Judy Riley
September 1, 2011 7:00 PM

So sorry to hear of Mr. McDonald's passing.  He was a truly nice person with a gentle spirit.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Message from Denny Wright
August 22, 2011 1:43 PM

I'm really sorry to see Mr. McDonald's passing. He was my agriculture teacher thru 1960 at Western High School. He was an amazing teacher and human being. I always hoped that I would run into him after highschool but our paths never crossed again. I had the utmost respect for Mr. McDonald. My toughts and prayers are with the family.
Message from Fred Taylor
August 21, 2011 8:49 AM

Rita:  

You and your family have my most sincere condolences.   I am very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.  As a fellow American Legion member, Mac and his patriotism will be greatly missed.  

Please tell Dennis I said hello, too
Message from Mike Staublin
August 14, 2011 1:43 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss  He is in a much better place. Your family is in my prayers
Message from Rick Foust
August 14, 2011 11:47 AM

Jane, Rita, Don, Mike, Mark and families,

It always seems too soon when a loved one passes, but we all have
a date to keep that we cannot debate.  Jim was a very gentle soft spoken man
with  kindness in his heart.  I know that he will be deeply missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Message from Larry & Pat Isenburg
August 13, 2011 11:23 PM

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing.  We enjoyed some interesting discussions at school over the years.  Our condolences to the entire family.
Message from Ray "Uncle Ray" Day
August 13, 2011 10:40 AM

Jane & Family;
It was with sadness that I heard of Mac's passing. He was a wondeful person to know not only as a teacher but also as a friend. I was in the class of 1955, and Mr McDanald was a very important teacher not only for me but for each and every one of the kids that attended that school. When someone passes from this life, I believe deep into my heart that they then reside in Heaven. I am sure that he is there now, looking down at all of you and saying "Thanks For The Memories". If there is anything that I can do to help any of you, just let me know. I wish that I could of attended his visitation and funeral, but illness in our family keeps me from doing that. Mac was a great teacher, a great person to know and a great friend that I will remember the rest of my life. Take care and be there for each other.
Ray Day {Class of 1955--Western High School}
Message from Susan Perry
August 13, 2011 7:50 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.  Mr. McDonald was a kind, gentle, great man!  I think of him often, as I use what I learned from him every day in my life and love of plants!
I am sorry for your loss, but happy that you had such a great man in your lives.  
If more people could be like him, the world would be a much better place!
Message from Debra Burton Darland Gates
August 13, 2011 1:29 AM

So Sorry to hear the news of Mr McDonald passing. He was a wonderful,kind,caring,and thoughtful person. He was my horticulture teacher in high school and absolutely my favorite. He was always so nice and helpful to everyone. God certainly got an angel when he called Mac home. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family so sorry for your loss.
Message from Sam Rhine
August 12, 2011 4:44 PM

So sorry to hear the news of Mr. McDonalds passing.  He was my physics teacher at Western in 1963-64.  Great teacher and a great gentleman! Our prayers are with the family.
Message from Gordon Lake
August 12, 2011 2:59 PM

I am sorry to read of Mr. McDonald's passing. I remember him well from my Ag classes at Western High School many years ago. He was a very good educator and well liked by all of us in his classes. The good ones always leave a lasting impression. My condolences to the family.

Gordon Lake WHS Class of 1957.
Message from Jody Hostetler Tyler
August 12, 2011 12:56 PM

I am truly sorry for your family's loss. From reading the obituary it sounds like your husband/father was a very extraordinary man. I did not know him. I am writing to see if Donald went to Maconaquah Schools at anytime. I had a really good friend in jr high and had never seen the name Donald McDonald until this obituary. I am so sorry to ask this at a time like this but was just wondering. Will keep your family in my thoughts n prayers.
Message from Sandy Tinsley
August 11, 2011 9:15 PM

Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had not even heard that he had fallen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through these sad and tough times. He was a very nice and caring person. God Bless you all.
Message from Marianne Friel
August 11, 2011 3:40 PM

Jane and Family, My heart was deeply sadden to read about Jim''s passing. Since moving back to WV 7 years ago, I still strive to keep up with my friends from Galveston and 1st Baptist Church. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. God Bless..Marianne Friel
Message from Tracy Montgomery
August 11, 2011 8:09 AM

Mike

You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

What a man of great knowledge. Reading his obituary, he saw the world, and shared his journeys w/ student.  I can only imagine the stories that he told and shared w/ his family, students and friends.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


Sincerely


Tracy Montgomery
Message from Lisa Bowman-Gibbs
August 11, 2011 12:06 AM

Had Mr McDonald for Horticulture in 1980-1982 at Lewis Cass.He was a very gentle,well spoke of man.It was an honor to be taught by him.
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