James-McDonald-Obituary

James McDonald

Phoenix, Arizona

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McDonald, James McDonald, James Eugene, 52, passed away on March 20th, 2011, with family at his side holding his hands. Jim was a successful self-employed illustrator in Phoenix for the past 22 years. His work has graced the Valley from every angle, and his clients included numerous high...

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As a husband, Jim seemed to be a perfect fit for my sister Maureen. As a father, he did a fantastic job raising Lindsey and David while also being their friend.

Jim was a fun-loving and ridiculously talented man. He was an inspiration to us for the closeness of the family he and Maureen created, the way he passionately pursued his personal and professional goals, the way he shared his time with his parents, and the way he lived his life to the fullest.

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We will miss our generous and kind friend, and feel lucky that we had so many wonderful memories with him and Mo. He was an amazing artist with a creative spirit and a passion for life. Jim was the most devoted son I have ever met, and he cherished his life with Mo, Lindsey, and David. We are glad that he was part of our life...rest in peace dear Jim...
Love,
Ginny & Linc

James Eugene McDonald; son, brother,husband,father, friend. Loving, caring, compassionate, creative and unselfish to all. He will be missed as we all have a missing piece of our heart. May he rest is peace for he has shrugged the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God.
Anne, David, Jennifer, James, Daniel and Megan McDonald

Maureen, Lindsey, and David - I have not seen you in many years...I'm an old, old friend of Valerie and Brian's. I have very nice memories of Jim at all the Brady birthday parties, etc. He was a very special person and know you will miss him so very much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Julie Foster and family

You will be missed every morning in the gym. You were an inspiration to the rest of us.
Ed Driver

Friends

Mo,Lindsey and Dave,
Jim was probably the most kind hearted man we know. It was our pleasure and honor to call him our friend. We both feel blessed that your family was a part of our lives, and we know we are better because of it. He will be missed deeply, but his smile will remain in our hearts.
Love, Debby and Mark

We will cherish all the great memories we have of Jim...all the laughther and fun times! We will miss him dearly....Love Brian, Maribeth, Kyle and Eric Brady

An Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Maureen, Lindsey and David,
My heart goes out to you. Sending you great big hugs, loving prayers and beautiful rainbows. Jim was a very special man and touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kim Bowman and family

Maureen & family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan Hahn Schafer