Frederick Hill McDonald

I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of Judge Fred McDonald. He was an excellent jurist, truly a Judge's Judge. Thoughtful, compassionate and someone who genuinely cared about improving the justice system. I will fondly remember the many conversations we had at conferences over the years. As a young attorney I worked for Judge Fred's brother Rick at the law firm Davis & Young. My thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald family for strength at this time.

I remember Fred as the affable
big brother of my close friend and
high school classmate and teammate, Rick McDonald. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

Aug 22, 2020

Holly, William and Charles:

Fred helped make us all better persons and directed us to our better angels. He was who you wanted in the room when there were tough issues and problems to be resolved. I had the privilege to see him do good as a young Asst County Prosecutor when Dan Bishop and I served as Judge Melvin Resnick s first law clerks. Thank you for helping support him in his service above self to so many others. Our prayers and love. Mike and Ruth...

I knew Judge McDonald for many years and he was a man of high integrity and excellent Judge. He was also very personable and simply a class act. He will most certainly be missed. To Holly and your family my deepest sympathy and please remember to celebrate the wonderful life he had while on this earth and his strong commitment to family.

Holly, Chas and Billy,
I was so very sorry to hear of Fred's sudden death. So many wonderful, fun years watching the boys grow up. We were at all the great school events, from Cub Scouts through to graduation, including the Chopzilla years! Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Much love, Betsy

He was a good friend and a great judge

I met Fred in our golf league and from the first introduction, he showed such respect to me without knowing anything about me. I will miss his presence and my condolences to his family.

Dear Holly and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Working for Fred at Muni Court made it an even a better place to work.
He was a great judge and boss.
Ann Koman Anderson

Holly, Chas and Bill, I don’t even know what to say. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy’s, (( hugs )), love and prayers. He was a great guy. I never knew him as a “ judge “ , which in my case is a good thing, but always so nice to me. He will be dearly missed.