MCDONALD, Donald Martin: January 8, 1926 - February 18, 2001 {also on McDonald grave stone page}

Donald Martin McDonald    It is with sad hearts that the family of Donald Martin McDonald, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of the Crystal Creek area, announce his passing on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the age of 95 years.    Don was born in the Grande Prairie Hospital on January 8, 1926, to Jock and Jennie McDonald. He grew up on the family farm east of Grande Prairie with his siblings Lena (Jack) Moon, Bruce (Helen) and Margaret (Keith) Ladwig, which was homesteaded by his folks in 1911. Don went to school at Crystal Creek across from the homestead. He would come home for lunch each day. In Grade 10, he went to town to the Grande Prairie High School, and when he went home for lunch one harvest day, he never went back.    He met Nancy Hutt at Pellerin’s Ice Cream Social, and they were married June 18, 1954.    He was always a farmer, and in the early years, he horse logged in Clarkson Valley, ran a gravel crusher at Keg River and was a partner in Ken’s Trenching for 30 plus years. He actively farmed with Nancy and his family until 1990 and never missed co-piloting a combine during harvest until this past year. Don and Nancy lived in their farm home until Don was 90 years old.    They had a summer home at Sturgeon Lake, which they greatly enjoyed with family and friends; as well as their winter home in Yuma, AZ.    Don was loved and respected by many. His reflective nature and many years of life experiences gave him a special depth of wisdom. He loved to tease and be teased and especially enjoyed a good practical joke. His chuckle and little grin when you "got him" will be greatly missed. His handshake was his word.    Don is survived by his partner and wife of 66 years, Nancy; children: Alex (Shelley) McDonald, Brenda (Lionel) Thomson, Barbara (Jim) Fitzpatrick, and Everett (Tina) McDonald; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; as well as special family Don and Cherrill Elliot.    He was predeceased by his parents, Jock and Jennie McDonald; sister Lena Moon; brothers in-law Jack Moon and Keith Ladwig; and sister in-law Helen McDonald.    The family plans to hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.    The family wished to thank the staff on 5 North at the QEII Hospital and the staff at Prairie Lake Hospice Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

McDonald, Nancy Elizabeth: October 3, 1934 - August 28, 2022 {also on McDonald grave stone page}

Nancy Elizabeth McDonald    On Sunday, August 28, 2022, our dear mother Nancy Elizabeth McDonald, passed away peacefully at the Prairie Lakes Seniors Community in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 87 years. Nancy Hutt was born in Grande Prairie on October 3, 1934, to Leonard and Ellen May (Broadbridge) Hutt. Nancy and her siblings were raised on a farm in the Five Mile District.    After losing her mother at the young age of 6, Nancy turned to doing the chores outside, driving the horses, and anything that kept her in nature. She was very involved in community sports teams and was the pitcher for the 1949 Five Mile Creek baseball team. Nancy took pride in education, travelling into town to attend high school at the Wapiti Lodge Dormitory.    Nancy met her partner in life, Donald McDonald, at Pellerin’s Ice Cream Social and they were married on June 18, 1954.    Don and Nancy lived on the family farm until December 2015 when they moved into Grande Prairie. They had a summer home at Sturgeon Lake which they greatly enjoyed with family and friends, as well as a winter home in Yuma, AZ.    Nancy loved to garden, knitting mitts and socks, sewing clothes which turned into many hours of quilting and hand quilting…distributing her warmth of cuddle quilts throughout her family, and of course amazing baking. The cookie jars were never empty, there was always a Velveeta box full of cookies to be found in any farm vehicle. Picking berries, gathering eggs, making butter from fresh cream, canning fruits and vegetables and fresh jelly and jams…truly a farmers’ best catch!    Nancy strongly supported her community of Crystal Creek, was always up for a game of crib, and would have a care package ready for you if you stopped by the farm.    Nancy is survived by her children: Alex (Shelley), Brenda (Lionel Thomson), Barbara (Jim Fitzpatrick), and Everett (Tina); 13 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; sister Joyce Kimpe; sister-in-law Lillian Hutt; and special family Don and Cherrill Elliot.    Nancy was predeceased by her partner and husband of 66 years, Donald, parents Leonard and Ellen Hutt, brothers Lloyd Hutt and Gerald Hutt, sister-in-law Shirley Hutt, and brother-in-law Robert Kimpe.    A Memorial Service for Nancy McDonald will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave), with a celebration of life tea to follow.    Memorial Donations may be made to the Crystal Creek Community Hall (44044 AB-670, Grande Prairie, AB, T8X 4H3).    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

Nancy Hutt married Donald McDonald (1954)

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