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Travis McDonald Obituary
Travis Eugene McDonald passed away at age 78 on May 22, 2011 in Sun City West, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara, two daughters Beth (Eric) McDonald of Santa Barbara and Carol (Don) McDonald Olesen of Tecumseh Nebraska. He leaves behind one grandson Abel Emerson McDonald Hamilton of Santa Barbara. Travis was a returned Air Force officer and defense contractor. He traveled extensively and had friends and family throughout the United States. He loved golfing, gardening, art and animals. Graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek rd Phoenix Arizona 853024 on May 31, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. In Lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to Lompoc Valley Art Association in CA. Funeral Arrangements were handled by Sunland Memorial Park for more information please visit www.sunlandmemorial.com .
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David Epp
May 27, 2011
I never had the priviledge of meeting Travis, but from the stories that I have heard, he was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed.
Bill Fead
May 25, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
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