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Shelley MacDonald Obituary
63, of Phoenix passed away on September 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Angus and Frances Mona (ne Randall) MacDonald, of Plymouth, New Hampshire where Shelley was born and raised. She is survived by her brother, Ronald MacDonald, and nephews Vance and Craig MacDonald. Shelley was an avid learner, earning a BA in Biology Research in 1975 from Notre Dame College, Manchester NH. She continued taking classes throughout her life at Scottsdale, Mesa, and Rio Salado Community Colleges. Her hobbies included beautiful calligraphy, jewelry making, intricate beadwork, and caring for her beloved cats. Although working, she maintained an extremely active volunteer life in her community! Shelley was active with the Sunnyslope Historical Society, Sunnyslope Village Alliance, Phoenix North Mountain Preserve Center, Phoenix Transit Authority Board, Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol, Phoenix Village Planning and Zoning, maintained a street section under the Adopt A Street program, and was a long time Phoenix Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) search team member. She will be greatly missed by her friends and community. A memorial service will be held Thursday Oct. 6, from 6pm-8pm, at the North Mountain Park visitor center 12950 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Humane Society of AZ.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shelley MacDonald
Carla
October 7, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)
Farrell Kenimer
October 6, 2016
I will remember Shelley as an Inspiration to many of us when I start to feel that the world is coming down on me. She gave so much to so many for so long. Bless the Shelleys on this Earth.
Candice Fremouw
October 6, 2016
Shelley was an amazing person. Always ready to do whatever needed to be done. I'm truly bless to have known her. Rest in Eternal Heavenly Peace
Attila Revesz
October 6, 2016
May God save your soul.
Rest in Peace.
Tyler
October 4, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. God is the hearer of prayers. May the God of comfort bring your family peace and calmness in your time of grief.
Jean Bye
October 3, 2016
Shelley was truly an amazing lady. Her volunteer spirit will be missed. She lived to serve our city and make it better. She fought hard the last 2 years . We will miss her dearly
Jean Bye
October 3, 2016
Shelley and friend
Jean Bye
October 3, 2016
Shelley and Vance
Jean Bye
October 3, 2016
Shelley as little girl
Jean Bye
October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016
To the MacDonald Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Gina
October 3, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the MacDonald family for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:6-7
October 2, 2016
Shelley will be missed. Don't forget, she was also a member of the Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board from 2009 and then became a PBWAB Director for Desert Horizon Precinct in 2011. I remember Shelley's car was always giving her trouble so many of us would help with her enthusiasm for volunteering by picking her up and making sure she arrived home safely. She was so appreciative to those who helped her.
That was Shelley. Her enthusiasm for volunteering made a statement with so many of us. Rest in Peace, Shelley.
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