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kathy zabriskie
May 11, 2008
i just want to show my love and appriecation to john. he inspired me by the stories that he shared. i could really feel his spirit. it was my pleasure to care for him. he was very greatful for the help that i provided him. thank you for letting me in your home and sharing his life with me. he will be missed by me. love your hospice cargiver.
Myrna Bell
May 11, 2008
Dear Lillian and family:
We are so grateful to have known John and all of you. What a good bishop and friend he was to Dad. All he accomplished on the ranch was truly remarkable.
Our love, John and Myrna
Ruth Davidson
May 6, 2008
Dear McDonalds--Lillian, Andy, Jeanie, and Paula--
John was the only bishop I actually remember from my whole growing up years. I remember him as such a great example. In fact that can be said of your entire family. He gave a huge hunk of his life as our bishop and I love him for it and wish to thank all of you for sharing him with the rest of the ward.
With love and appreciation,
Ruth (Goss) Davidson
Marie Deming Bell
May 5, 2008
My thoughts and love will be with you all this morning. I too have so many great memories of the positive works of Bishop McDonald. Your family ment so much to me in so many ways. He is really the first Bishop I remember and he was still my Bishop when I left for college. Today, it is hard to believe he would have the faith to extend my first calling in the Church at age 12, but the experiences I had in Lakeview have shaped my whole life. I love and appreciate him for that.
I remember when your family joined ours for a family home evening I conducted. (a Primary requirement). You all came so my Dad wouldn't think it was really a family home evening. Many other times, Bishop McDonald found ways to include my father even though he was not active in the church. That ment everything to Jim, Mike, my Mother and I!
Lillian, you also need to know that when I was growing up, you were my role model. I wanted to be just like you...accepting multiple callings, staying fit and active, and always cheerful and helpful. I have thought of you many times as I have pushed myself to do some kind of exercise!
And Jean...you were and are the best friend an individual could ever have. I love you dearly! I will always be thankful your mom made you go play with that "Deming girl"
My love to you all,
James Bud Deming
May 4, 2008
Lillian, Andy, Jean, and Paula,
It is hard to feel sadness when a great man leaves us to serve on the other side. Bishop McDonald was one of the great men in my life and as my priest's quorum adviser I developed my foundation in the gospel that would guide me for the rest of my life. I loved the goose hunting trips with Dad, the Bishop, and Andy and playing the organ in sacrament meetings. When he called me to teach the Gospel Doctrine Class when I was but a freshman at the UofO I was overwhelmed but he promised me that it was the Lord's will, and I enjoyed every class. I missed him most when I left the Lakeview Ward. He had been my father in the Church and the one I looked up to the most. I thank the McDonald family for sharing him with me and my family.
Love to you all,
James B. Deming & Family
Hilma Bellessa
May 4, 2008
Besides all of his honors and accomplishments Uncle John was a humble man of God. I will always be thankful for his influence. He was such a kind, loving brother to my mother. I was thankful for our last visit a few weeks ago again to witness his devotion to her. She will be with him soon.
Love,
Hilma
A. Melvin McDonald, Jr.
May 4, 2008
Dear Aunt Lillian, Andy, Jean and Paula: I was so saddened to hear of the passing of my Uncle John. I still remember the wonderful visit I had with your family in Oregon. He was a great man. His parents and brothers and other relatives had to rejoice with his return to his Father's kingdom. We were all blessed and touched by his life. You are in our prayers.
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