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Willard McDonald Obituary
Willard Paul McDonald, 92, beloved husband of Beryl McDonald of Olivehurst, passed away on November 26, 2017 at home.
Willard Paul McDonald was born in the state of Maine on August 8, 1925. He worked as Vice President of Human Resources of Western Union for 35 years. He was a veteran of WWll and served in the Marines. He and his wife Beryl moved to the Olivehurst area 15 years ago to be close to family.
Willard Paul McDonald is survived by Beryl McDonald and his four children, Paul, Pam, Mike and Sharon; his stepchildren Carolyn, Lorne, Peter, Butch and John, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private visitation for immcdiate family will be at 6:00 pm, Monday, December 4, 2017 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Lipp and Sullivan, 629 D Street, Marysville, CA.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Joseph's Church, 702 C Street, Marysville, CA. His son Paul McDonald will deliver the Eulogy with the Father Manuel Ponce of St. Joseph, officiating. Willard Paul McDonald's final resting place will be at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Arrangements are handled by Lipp and Sullivan.
The family of Willard Paul McDonald wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Advanced Hospice and their caring staff.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carolyn Patterson
December 7, 2017
Pop your sense of humor, kindness, generous spirit, and words of wisdom will be missed. Not to mention your hugs and kisses. Your love and constant concern for my mother was immeasurable. I look forward to the day I'll see you again because of the hope we share in Jesus.
Pam Youngblood
December 7, 2017
Here is a beginning- Willard Paul McDonald was born on August 25,1925. He was the son of Fred and Mildred McDonald. He had 2 brothers, Fred and Robert and a sister Corinne. He grew up in Maine. He spent sometime in a Catholic boarding school in Canada where he learned French and a strong dislike of green pea soup. The summer before his senior year in high school he spent his time digging potatoes as a job. He was 17 and a senior in high school when he enlisted in the Marines. He was a radio repairman and once a month he was a gunner in a plane. He spent his time serving in the Philippines during WW2. He earned the rank of Sergeant.He was discharged with an honorable discharge. He returned to Maine where he married Margaret Hope Patterson. He went to work as a Station Master in Sherman Station later to move to Millenocket . He went to work at Western Union as a Wire Chief. He excelled and received numerous promotions which resulted in May relocations around the country. He worked in Massachusetts New York, Colorado. While in Colorado Springs, Colorado he was part of a team with NORAD and helped installed the bomb alarm system in Cheynne Mountain. He then moved back to Virginia and promoted finally as a Vice President and work in personnel. He retired and found his way to Tuxedo New York.
Anita O'Kelleyburchett
December 4, 2017
I will miss his smile and love for Beryl.
Christie
December 4, 2017
We'll miss you, Papa Willard. Sending love, peace, and hope to all those grieving today.
December 2, 2017
Thinking of you all and sending you love and strength from your family in Maine. Love, Karen (Kelley) Hopkins
Pamela Youngblood
December 1, 2017
Rest in peace Dad .
November 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
Pamela Youngblood
November 29, 2017
I remember my dad when I was a young girl . We vacationed in Maine at Boyd Lake .My aunt's and cousins would all come . He was very happy and quite the fisherman. His focus in life is that people should be treated with appreciation and fairness. He had many friends during his work with Western Union. One thing most people won't know is that he and my mother,Hope,loved to Square Dane. They belonged to a group in Colorado Springs. His battle is over and he is now with family that have passed. I will see him at a later date. Love you dad To the MacIntosh family I appreciate everything you did for my father . He spoke highly of you and especially Butch. Thank you all. Beryl you have my deepest sympathy . You greatly loved my dad and care for him more than any other human could have . Peace be with you now.
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