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JOHN W. McDONALD
" Making the impossible possible" Diplomat, global strategist, peace-builder, he died peacefully on May 17, 2019 at the age of 97, survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Christel McDonald. Preceded in death by his son James and daughter Kathleen, he is also survived by daughters Marilyn McDonald (Mike Edwards) of Madison, WI, Laura (Bernie) Schneider of Battle Ground, WA, daughter- in-law Katherine McDonald of Salisbury, MD, grandchildren Ruth Wikler (Morgan Luker), Ben (Beth) Wikler, Sean (Laura) McDonald and Elizabeth (Falko) Schilling, six great-grandchildren, cousin William (Olga) Joos, many other relatives and countless friends. Please join us at his Memorial Service on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6201 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD), 1901 N Ft Myers Drive, Suite 405, Arlington, VA 22209, or your charity of choice. " Making the impossible possible"www.murphyfuneralhomes.com
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June 4, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
Lori
June 4, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4;8
Nicholas Thimmesch
June 2, 2019
Affectionately and respectfully known as "The Ambassador", John Warlick McDonald was among a dying breed of Americans who have travelled the world seeking and inspiring world peace through conflict resolution. From his leadership to bring water to millions, perhaps billions, to his efforts to negotiate peace between warring people, to mending religious differences so that all may pray, he was an icon who will forever be remembered as a "Warrior for Peace".
Prayers to his wife Christel, his daughters Laura and Marilynn, his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his many, many friends throughout the world.
God Bless and God Speed Ambassador: it was an honor and a pleasure to have known and served you.
Nicholas Thimmesch
Institute for Multi Track Diplomacy
Media & Communications
Rosslyn, Virginia
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