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Russell ThomasMcDonald Will Be Missed  Russell Thomas McDonald, age 84, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, and friend, passed away Dec. 24, 2003, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born Nov. 10, 1919 to Thomas Francis and Ada Pearl Russell McDonald in Murray, Utah. Married Marjor-ie Tate Sept. 17, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple; later divorced. Survived by brother, Dr. Keith Mc-Donald, sister Donna (Farrell) Lundquist; seven children, Brent (Linda) McDonald, Norman (Sydette) McDonald, Carrie (Tom) Brooks, Stuart Mc-Donald, Arla (Roland) Eysser, Monte (Lisa) McDonald, and Gae Sellers; 21 grandkids; nine great-grandkids; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003 at the Salt Lake 10th Ward Chapel, 420 So. 800 E, Salt Lake City, 12 noon. Family and friends may call at the Chapel 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Murray City Cemetery. SereniCare, funeral directors.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Dec. 28, 2003.

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Stuart McDonald

November 10, 2023

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Charlene Tate Leach

January 13, 2004

To the Family of Russ McDonald,



Russ was a good friend of our family for many, many years. We used to see him often at the Temple or the Church Concerts. I saw him a few days before he died at Willow Wood and didn't know he had passed away or would have attended his funeral. He is a kind and gentle man and we are greatful for his friendship.



Sincerely,

Charlene Tate Leach

And the Tate Family

karolyn kelson

December 30, 2003

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I'm sure it's hard on the 7 of you, however just try and remember the good times you had with him, keep the memories alive and remember he is in a much better place. You will see him again. May the Lord comfort all of you at this time. Love, your step-sister Karolyn

Connie Kelson

December 28, 2003

To my step-brothers and step-sisters-

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. I was very saddened by the news at this holiday season. Thanks for being so good to my Dad the past 18 years. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may the Lord comfort you during this very sad time in your lives.



Connie

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