MCDONALD, Jennie: June 12, 1903 - November 10, 2002 {Also on Clarkson grave stone page}

Jennie Isabel McDonald, 99, of Grande Prairie    Jennie Isabel McDonald, 99 years of Grande Prairie passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2002. She was born in New Westminster, B.C. to Martin and Elizabeth Clarkson on June 12, 1903. They moved to the Crystal Creek area east of Grande Prairie in 1919. She married Jock McDonald in 1922 and farmed for 32 years.    She is survived by Donald (Nancy), Bruce (Helen), Margaret Ladwig (Keith) and 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Jennie was predeceased by one daughter Lena Moon, son-in-law Jack Moon, parents Martin and Elizabeth, sister Gladys Carveth, brothers Albin. Jim and Douglas Clarkson.    Cremation has taken place, burial at a later date in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of ones choice. Memorial service will he held on Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107Ave.) Grande Prairie with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMALTORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 13 Nov 2002, Wed  •  Page 7

MCDONALD, John A.: 1887 - 1973 {Also on Clarkson grave stone page}

John Alexander "Jock" McDonald Farewell to a pioneer    Services for a 1911 Edson Trail pioneer or the Crystal Creek district were held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon from Oliver Funeral Chapel, Rev. W.D. Waite of St. Paul's United church officiating, for John Alexander "Jock" McDonald, whose death occurred Sunday evening, Feb 19, at age 88.    Born on his father's farm in the Langside, Ont. district Jan 31, 1887, into a family which would include four sisters and three brothers. Mr. McDonald ventured west in 1910 as far as Saskatchewan where, as an industrious young carpenter, he helped construct buildings in that province's expanding frontier before striking out along the Edson Trail into the Peace Country in 1911 with his brother Dr. Alex Forbes and T.A. Warden. Tradition has it that it was on the Trail he received his name "Jock" in recognition of his Scottish ancestry by which he would he known to friends throughout his life.    Shortly after arriving, "Jock" filed on the NE 32-71-4-W6, ten miles east of the future hamlet of Grande Prairie in the area to become known as the Crystal Creek district. The summers were busy with homestead duties required for proving up, but winter's were spent at end of steel at Edson in the round house, working for means to aquire stock and equipment for his fast developing farm_    The Martin Clarkson family of Chilliwack, B.C, moved into the community in 1919 and three years later, Dec. 20, 1922, Jennie Clarkson became the bride of Mr. McDonald. Together they expanded their holdings to a section, their mixed farming operations one of the most productive in the district,    During those years, Jock McDonald also found time to serve his community on the school board. and was a member of the UFA local arid Wheal Pool.    In 1954 the Couple retired to Grande Prairie, their sons Donald, and Bruce carrying on the farm. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in December.    In addition to their sons, two daughters where born to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald: Lena (Mrs. Jack Moon) who. predeceased her father in [958 and Margaret (Mrs. Keith Ludwig) also of the Grande Prairie district.    There are eleven grandchildren. Interment was conducted in the Glen Leslie cemetery.    Pallbearers were Brian Boyd, Arnold Ladwig, Lyle Marcy, James Boyd, Ken McDonald and Robert Kimble. Honorary pallbearers were neighbors Alfred Wales, Chris Fleming, R.F. Boyd, John Lemke, Jack Dorscheid, George Knight and R.A. Warden. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Feb 1973, Tue - Page 4

Jennie Clarkson married Jock McDonald (1922)

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McDONALD, Helen Agnes: July 4, 1932 - November 13, 2017 {Also on Bakkehaug grave stone page}

McDONALD, Helen Agnes    It is with love that we share the news of the passing of Helen McDonald (Bakkehaug) on November 13, 2017 at Points West Hospice surrounded by family. Helen Agnes McDonald was born on July 4, 1932 at Poplar Hill, Alberta in a tiny farmhouse. She was the third child of five siblings of Einar Konrad Olsen Bakkehaug and Ingebjorg Bakkehaug. Helen was raised in the Valhalla area along with her siblings on a farm and schooled at Poplar Hill. She worked at the Grande Prairie Hospital as a ward aid and later volunteered at the hospital as well.    She met the love of her life at a dance at the Crystal Creek Hall on May 2, 1951, Robert (Bruce) McDonald. Bruce and Helen were married two years later on June 12, 1953. They established their home east of Grande Prairie near the Crystal Creek Hall where they raised five children. Family was her pride and joy; for whom she loved baking countless loaves of homemade bread, buns, pies, jams, cookies, squares, you name it. Helen spent many hours baking with her grandkids making Lefse and any other items the kids requested. All guests who visited the McDonald home were welcomed with a smile and got to benefit from Helen's fantastic baking. The memories of jumping off the school bus to the smell of fresh baked bread will always bring a smile to our faces. Other passions include knitting and crocheting mittens, sweaters, toques, afghans, socks, slippers, and baby blankets for her grandchildren. Helen was naturally musical, playing the piano, guitar, harp, ukulele, and mandolin for which she was self- taught.    She was very proud of her garden, flowers and being able to provide a healthy meal for her family and friends. Helen and Bruce enjoyed travelling. Some of their favorite trips were to Norway, Alaska, Cuba, Mexico, to name a few along with several farm tours meeting new friends. Faith was a part of who she was, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses she studied and applied the bible principles which gave her inner peace and we take comfort knowing she is safe in God's' memory. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband Robert (Bruce) McDonald, five children: Janet Adams (Ron), daughters Mary and Tanya Sandford (Matt), Darrell McDonald, Gerald McDonald (Denise) and children Jennifer Young (Adam), Trena Shaw (Tom), Michelle Krawetz (Mike), and Tyler (Shelley), Shirley McDonald-Norton, sons Colton and Chance Norton, Ross McDonald (Sandy) and sons Braden, Devon and Tyson along with 6 step-grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Brother Ole (Tina), sister Jenny, brother-in-law Donald McDonald (Nancy), sister-in-law Margaret Ladwig and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her parents Einar and Ingebjorg Bakkehaug, her father and mother-in-law John and Jenny McDonald (Clarkson), two sisters, Helen (whom she was named after), and Irene, sister-in-law Lena Moon and brothers-in-law Jack Moon and Keith Ladwig,    Please join us in celebrating Helen's life at the Five Mile Hall, on November 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm. A social gathering of the family and friends will follow. At family's request donations can be made to Alzheimers Society of Canada ( www.alzheimer.ca ) or a charity of one's choice.    Special thanks to the staff at Points West Hospice for the wonderful care and love given during this difficult time.     Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home www.bearcreekfuneral.com 780-830-7742 Posted at Bear reek Funeral Home (web site)

Helen Bakkehaug married Bruce McDonald (June 12, 1953)

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McDonald, Robert "Bruce": February 14, 1928 – March 13, 2024 {Also on Bakkehaug grave stone page}

Bruce McDonald    It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bruce McDonald at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 96.    Bruce was born in Grande Prairie on February 14th, 1928, and raised on the family farm east of Grande Prairie with his siblings Lena, Donald, and Margaret. Their Dad (Jock) homesteaded in 1911 in the Crystal Creek area, where Bruce also went to school. Bruce worked felling trees, as well as in a sawmill in the winter while farming with his brother Donald in the summer.    He met Helen at a dance at Crystal Creek Hall in 1951, and they married on June 12, 1953. They bought the Flemming Farm in 1960 and moved there that spring. They raised 5 children on the farm.  They had a mixed farm with pigs, cows, chickens, and grain. After a barn fire in 1963, they concentrated on cattle and grain. He specialized in pedigreed seed grain and was well known in the area as a source of reliable seed. He was a member of the Campbell Creek Grazing Association for many years, as well as being on numerous boards. Even after retiring in 1988, he remained involved on the farm.    He loved traveling to explore new places in Canada, the US, Norway, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica. Camping was always a highlight of the summer, and touring across Western Canada, and north to Yukon, NWT, and Alaska, along with many annual McDonald family campouts.    He was referred to as a legend at Wildrose Manor where he resided for 8 years making many friends while playing crib. He was well known for his sense of humour. He loved playing tricks and teasing anyone and everyone, especially his grandchildren.    Family left to cherish his memory are his children Janet (Ron) Adams and her daughters Mary Adams, and Tanya (Matthew Sandford), sons Darrell McDonald and Gerald (Denise) McDonald, their children Jennifer (Adam) Young, Trena (Tom) Shaw, Michelle (Mike) Krawetz, and Tyler (Shelley) McDonald, daughter Shirley McDonald and her sons Colton (Cassandra) Norton and Chance (Amiee) Norton, son Ross (Sandy) McDonald and his sons Braden (Jenna) McDonald, Devon (Nadia) McDonald, and Tyson McDonald, along with 6 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 16 step-great-grandchildren. Bruce is also remembered by his sister Margaret Ladwig, brother-in-law Ole (Tina) Bakkehaug, and numerous nieces and nephews.    Bruce is predeceased by his wife Helen McDonald (nee Bakkehaug), his parents John “Jock” and Jenny McDonald, sister Lena (Jack) Moon, brother Donald (Nancy) McDonald, brother-in-law Keith Ladwig, and sister-in-law Jenny Bakkehaug, mother and father-in-law Ingebjorg and Einar Bakkehaug, and great-grandchildren Coy Krawetz and Trinity McDonald.    A Celebration of Life and Gathering of Friends will be held on March 28, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11802 99 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8W 0C7. The service will be livestreamed as well. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home bcfh.ca 780 830-7742 on bcfh.com

MCDONALD, Donald Martin: January 8, 1926 - February 18, 2001 {also on Hutt 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 Hutt 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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MOON, Lena I.: 1923 - 1958 {also on Moon grave stone page}

Lena McDonald married Jack Moon (1946)

MOON, Peter Jack: 1921 - 1981 {also on Moon grave stone page}

Lena McDonald married Jack Moon (1946)

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