David McDonald
Posted Jun 20, 2018 | 7:06 PM
On a beautiful June day, our Dad joined Mom just as they both would have wanted. David Irwin McDonald was born in Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan on January 6th, 1926 and passed away at home at Harwood Manor, North Battleford on June 18th, 2018. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Sallows and McDonald- Wilson & Zehner Funeral Chapel (1271-103rd St. North Battleford,SK.) with Rev Gayle Wensley officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Organist will be Junice Headley with Soloist Rebecca Rutley and Piper Jim Ramsay.
Honorary Pallbearers are:
Barbara, Ralph, David, Doug and Heather Hall
Maureen Bain
Diane Gabruch
Marg Piper
Judy Waddell
And “Our Team” from House One-Harwood Manor
Active Pallbearers:
Maggi Wilkinson, Molly Pederson, Steven Pederson, Rachel McDonald, Sarah McDonald, Ryan McDonald
David is survived by his family that he loved so much. His son Ross of Vernon, BC, daughter, Margaret (Peter Wiesner) of North Battleford, SK; Grandaughters, Maggi Wilkinson and Molly (Steven Pederson) all of North Battleford, SK; Rachel McDonald of Vernon, BC; Sarah McDonald of Saskatoon SK; the best great-grandaughters in the whole world, Vida and Nora Pederson, Sister, Elsie May Bongard of Woodville, ON; Sisters in law, Merle and Rose McDonald of North Battleford, SK Brother in law, Richard Vincett of Forestburg, AB. He was predeceased by Margaret to whom he was married for 65 years and his brothers Robert and Bruce, who he missed every day…Memorial donations can be made to the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club 1301-104th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1N9. David joined the army when he was under age and served overseas in World War Two with the Regina Rifles, an organization he was always very proud of. Dad loved North Battleford and did what he could over the years to contribute to his community. He was active in the Rotary Club of the Battlefords having served a term as President and was a recipient of Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow. He was involved with The United Way for many years and was a key member of the Public Library Board when the new library was built. He is a former councilor and mayor of the Resort Village of Cochin and loved the family cottage at the lake. Dad created many lovely paintings and after retiring, took up wood carving. He owned Sallows and McDonald Funeral Home with his brothers, retiring in 1987 after over 30 years at the funeral home. He was our leader, our anchor and the head of our family. Although it was his time, we are so sorry to let him go. Funeral arrangements in care of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home. T’Neale Laycock & Wally Markewich in care of arrangements 306-445-2418. Condolences may be made to the family at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com
- Date : 2018-06-18
- Location : North Battleford, SK