Mitchell John McDonald

Manley family, I still do not know why the Hawaiian Gods needed another angel to watch over us. Mitch was the nicest, smartest, coolest, and sweetest father to have. He was a remarkable man to know. I feel honored to have spent some time with him. Jessica and Travis are fortunate to have such a wonderful father figure in their lives. When I drive through Kapa'a, I still think of that day we came to clear out the fridge. However, the day I wish and choose to remember the most is the...

Many of you have known Mitch a lot longer than I did, but in the time that I knew him and worked for him it was certainly an honor and a gift. All of the time I hear how Mike is just like Mitch when he does something or makes a certain gesture and all I have to say is "Thank you". Before I ever met Mitch, Mike would always talk about him and say that is who he idolized and would some day hope to become. I felt like I knew him even before I truly did. Losing Mitch so suddenly was definitely...

Throughout the day and during the night I think of more things I wish I'd have said at the service.

Happy 4th of July. He loved holidays. Any excuse to get together and enjoy one another.

Dad could make any stressful situation into a funny story. I loved to watch his facial expressions when he was talking. He was so animated: the look of surprise, rolling his eyes, or just laughing hysterically while shaking his head.

He was so proud to have a grandson. He had a little...

Zora, you are being asked to live bravely and for this I admire you.
Travis, you are being asked to follow in footsteps you were not finished observing.
Jessica, you are being asked to carry on without your father's embrace.
John, you are being asked to be gracious and strong in unexpected ways.
Jayden, you are being asked to remember through pictures and stories a grandfather who loved you deeply.
Dear Family,
We're praying for each of you.
With love,
Jeremy and...

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Mitch was always so kind and generous to me, and I will miss his funny sense of humor and his big smile that lit up a room! Mitch, you will be in our hearts forever!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dear Jessica, John, Jayden, Zora and Travis,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all since I heard the news of Mitch passing. It's been years since I've seen him but my fondest memory was of his warm welcoming smile. I miss you all and love you very much. May God be with you and comfort you all during this time.
Love Jessica King

Dear Jessica, John, Zora and Travis,

We think of you often as you live into the reality of Mitch's passing. We were honored to be part of the memorial, and were delighted and moved to hear from so many just how beloved, admired and FUN he was. In fact, with the honorarium, we are just back from two nights and three great days at Laguna Beach celebrating our 45th anniversary and enjoying how Mitch would have approved!
Thank you for your generosity.

Love, and Blessings--Jim...

Mitch was an amazing person. So smart, kind, thoughtful, loving, funny, handsome, determined & respected. He taught me so much in life & gave me such a wonderful opportunity to not only be his neice, but work for him for 12 years. I know how much he loved life & his family. I will miss the nervous butterflies I used to get in my stomach when we would go over the reports together & I will miss how wonderful he was with children. He always wanted to make people happy, comfortable & wanted them...