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Jerry R. McDonald DVM

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Dallas High School King's College

FUNERAL HOME

Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc. - Wyoming

504 Wyoming Avenue

Wyoming, Pennsylvania

Jerry McDonald Obituary

On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Dr. Jerry McDonald lost the battle for his life against cancer.

He was the son of the late James R. and Betty Perry McDonald. He was a graduate of Dallas High School, Class of 1971. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from King's College and his doctorate in veterinary medicine from De La Salle Araneta University.

He was an accomplished and well respected, no-nonsense old-school veterinarian for 35 years. He was the owner and founder of All About Animals Veterinary Services in Luzerne, where he enjoyed the privilege of working side-by-side with his family.

Jerry's community service credits were extensive, and were mainly focused on the involvement of his daughters. These included coaching softball and soccer, being the club director of Wyoming Valley Soccer Club, EPYSA ambassador, on the board of the Back Mountain Youth Soccer Association and league commissioner of Bob Horlacher Little League. He was also a long standing member of the AVMA, PVMA and the NEPVMA.

He enjoyed estate saling, and was an avid collector of vintage cookie jars along with a wide range of antiques. Jerry also enjoyed working on the family farm and spending time with his family and pets, especially his dog, Parker.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Diane Saunders; daughters, Heather McDonald, Wyoming, Pa.; Megan McDonald and her husband, Carlos Crocker, Dallas; and Colleen McDonald, Wyoming, Pa.; and brother, Patrick McDonald, Clifton, N.J.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Robb Henderson officiating.

Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Exeter Twp.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, to aid Jerry's lifelong ambitions of advancing animal welfare.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice on May 12, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry McDonald

22 Entries

Sandra Lucas

June 10, 2018

Your husband/dad was great. Truly an old school, no nonsense vet. Loved him. Sad to lose a good man.

Keith Barber

June 8, 2018

Deeply saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. We grew up together. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Dallas School Band.
He was a great trumpet player. A great football player. Lost communications as often happens. Regret that. No surprise that Jerry touched so many lives. He was a great guy. Home with Jesus. God Bless his family and friends.

Tawni and Doug Fisher

June 7, 2018

Soar with the angels Dr McDonald

Lynne Martel

June 6, 2018

Dear Diane and daughters, I am so so sorry for your loss. I am Jerry's cousin, daughter of Bill and Louise LaVergne. I just received my DNA results from Ancestry only to have Jerry come up as my closest relative. My mother had recently told me I should make contact with him because he and his family are such nice people. I did send a message through Ancestry and now know why I did not hear back. I am so sorry for your loss and that I never met him. I was looking for Uncle Jim's obit when his came up. My sincere condolences to you all.

May 19, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. McDonald loved all animals & his loving family. Many whose pets he cared for will miss him.

Terri t

May 17, 2018

McDonald family we are sorry for your loss. He took great care of all our animals & his compassion & knowledge at the end of our pet's life we were grateful he was there. Made a hard time easier knowing he always had their quality of life in mind.May your fond memories sustain you during this time of great loss

Lorna Lucarino

May 15, 2018

So sorry to read of Dr McDonald's passing. He was a very caring & considerate Vet/man. He helped us twice, when our dog got ahold of porcupines. God Bless him & keep him in His care.

Tawni and Doug Fisher

May 14, 2018

Dr McDonald you are/were a a wonderful person. I cant thank you enough for you caring and understanding with my late Mr Bentley Boomer squigglesworth♡ you're thoughtful and caring were unsurpassed and given to the next generation. Thank you . You will be terribly missed.

Lois and Tom Kruzlik

May 14, 2018

My husband Tom and I wanted to send our sincerest condolences on the passing of Jerry. We met him over 30 years ago when he was recommended to us as a great vet for greyhounds. He was that and a lot more. We came to consider him our vet and our friend. With his gentle yet professional way of treating our hounds he inspired a great deal of respect and trust in his judgment. He never let us down. Two things we found in knowing him. How proud he was of his girls and how much he loved his family. Rest in peace Jerry.

Melissa Thomas

May 13, 2018

I just wanted to say Jer was a great man. The little bit that I work for him and the way he cared for all the animals was wonderful. I will never forget him. To his girls, wife, and all his family I pray for Peace and the loving arm of God to hold you through this terrible time. With all my love and blessings.

Christine Skorodensky

May 13, 2018

Dr. Megan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

The Fink Family

May 12, 2018

We will miss you so very much! Thank you for taking care of our furry babies all these years. I hope your family keep your memories going. Prayers to your family

theresa dyanick

May 12, 2018

To the McDonald Family:

I extend my deepest sympathies to you & your families. In our darkest hours we find our most Noble selves, and we can be so Noble, as Jerry had shown us. From his first diagnosis to his last breath he showed us what true courage & grit looked like. He set out to beat this unholy disease so he could one day work with his family doing what he loved the most - the well-being of all animals. I had the honor of having Dr. J. as my vet after 2011. From his office on Bodle Rd. to the opening of All About Animals I watched him with great admiration, knowing he was fighting an unseen enemy while caring for my cats. To him it was all in a day's work, but to me I was a witness to the boundaries of human resilience. When asked how his family was doing, he would light up with well-earned pride & say they doing well. He was proud of his family & profession, and rightfully so. It takes a special kind of person to help & care for those souls who cannot speak for themselves. Take comfort in knowing he's in the Arms of the Angels, where he can watch over all as a father does, smiling from Heaven knowing he may have lost his battle, but what he leaves behind can never be taken away. Thank you Jerry, for the privilage of calling you Dr. & friend to my "fur babies"

"There are Angels that walk among us,
Who they are we do not know
We only find out who they were,
the day God called them Home"

Carol Russell

May 12, 2018

Many prayers of comfort & Peace surpassing all understanding during this sad time...may God be will you all as you mourn your loved one...

Sally & Steeler send there love.

Mary Ellen Krasniak

May 12, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. He was my vet for a quite a while. I went to him when he was on Bodle Rd. And started back when he came to Luzerne. A really nice person. He fought the good fight.

May 12, 2018

Our beloved Jerry we all will miss you, his sense of humor and that great smile, but most of all his kind caring gentle way were not only to animals but to all of us who were lucky enough to be part of his life He will truly be missed by all. His love and kindness are reflected in his beautiful girls and very loving wife. Diane was always by his side . They were a beautiful couple. Rest in peace dear Cousin, we will always love you and will be forever in our hearts.. With outstanding admiration.. Our sincere Love,Sandy Tony Tony Jr Lynn and Erica & Alyssa

Stanley Arnold

May 12, 2018

Dr McDonald was a great man. Hopefully I can find another Vet like him.

May 12, 2018

Doc was our farm vet for years. So kind and gentle with our horse, goats and donkeys. I called him Dr. Pol from t.v.
He was a great understanding man. He came when ever called. We will miss him.
Our prayers to his family. He accomplished what he dreamed of. Working with his daughter Megan.
Gloria & Katy
High Wycombe Farms

Claudette Bartorillo

May 12, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the McDonald family. He was vet to my cats for years. Wonderful, compassionate man as well as doctor. He will be missed greatly. Praying for the family. Rest In Peace.

Janet Caffrey

May 12, 2018

I am so very sorry for your loss, he was Doctor to many of my dogs thru the years, . I even took my ducks to him when they had been injured by a dog. I always had such great respect for him and knew my dogs had great care, we will surely mcaffreiss him..it is a great loss.

May 12, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories can help us to cope.may the God of all comfort give you needed strength to endure.

June&Charlie Bond

May 12, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr.Jerry.A truly devoted vet that was more interested in the animals he cared for than the monetary value. He will be missed. God bless!

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