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Herbert Charles "Poppy" Donaldson Sr.

Herbert Charles "Poppy" Donaldson Sr. obituary

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Herbert Donaldson Obituary

DONALDSON, HERBERT CHARLES, SR. "Poppy"; of Waterford; December 4, 2013; age 91; born April 2, 1922, in Pontiac, MI. Son of the late Robert and Margery Donaldson; husband of the late Betty Donaldson; father of Michael E. Donaldson (Teri), Michele L. Donaldson, Lynn E. Donaldson (Janey), Regina E. "Reggie" Foust (Dave), and the late Herbert C. "Butch" Donaldson, Jr. (Vietnam); grandfather of Natalie Seidel (Chris) and Joe Donaldson; brother of Bennett Donaldson (Shirley) and the late Robert Donaldson; dear friend of Joseph Sharpe (Barbara) and Sharon K. Schatz; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Mr. Donaldson retired from Metes & Powers. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of F&AE Roosevelt Lodge #510, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2887, Pontiac-Waterford Elks #810, American Legion Post #63, and Moose Lodge Chapter 2262. Herbert was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, where he will Lie in State Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at Perry Mt. Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, Monday 4 to 8 p.m. Masonic Service Monday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to William Beaumont Royal Oak Cardiac Care Unit or the Michigan Humane Society. To send a private condolence to the family go to
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Published by The Oakland Press from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2013.
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"As you were," Sir. I will miss the elbow time.

Craig W

December 13, 2013

I will always have a special place in my heart for u Herbie.

Annette

December 9, 2013

Herbie had a smile on his face and a song in his heart and he shared them both with who ever he was with. We are so sorry for your loss Donaldsons he will truly be missed.

Gorslines

December 9, 2013

I will always remember Uncle Herb laughing,singing and sharing cornie jokes! Every time I think of him a smile comes to face and heart. God BLess and keep all of my cousins,Uncle and Aunt near.
Love you all,
Marge

Margery Johnson

December 9, 2013

Our sympathies to the Donaldson family, Herb was a delight to be around. He was so friendly and a great singer. He will be missed
the Champeau's

December 8, 2013

Herbie was a special friend and I will miss him very much. He will always be in our hearts

jimmie swindell

December 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Herb's family. He always told me "no salt" at the Eagles picnics when I cooked him a burger. He was a special person. You have a special gift that death cannot take away--your precious memories. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul & FLo Elkins
PWP and PMP Waterford Aerie #2887

Flo Elkins

December 6, 2013

My very deepest sympathy to the entire Donaldson family. Poppy was a great man and my friend. He will forever be in my heart and thoughts. He will be missed.

susan russ

December 6, 2013

I had many memorable years with Herb. A wonderful man with a heart of gold. He will be missed and he will be long remembered by his many friends

Dick Austreng

December 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Donaldson family. Herbie was a good friend of my husband, Fred Wilder. They had many good talks on their Tuesday Round Table Retiree meets, and I am sure they will have many good talks now also in Heaven. God Bless You All.

Donna Wilder

December 5, 2013

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