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for Stanley McDonald
Lauren Williams (Mayo)
April 26, 2023
To the family, he is missed. He was fun to be around, and he always teased his "little brother" Harvey Mayo. I met Stanley Jr. just before marrying Harvey. My father could not be at the wedding, so Stanley Jr. walked me down the aisle. He and his family were nearby, and we visited him, Anna and the girls until we moved away from Fresno. Any time we were able to touch base with him in our visits, we tried to make time for Harvey's older god-brother. More than a friend.
Richard Asadoorian
April 26, 2023
So many of my dear friends have passed on and Stan was one of them. His death was too soon. He had humor, and loyalty. Our times together were filled with laughter and joy. Also, as a fellow army veteran we were proud to serve our country.
Richard Asadorian
April 26, 2022
Stan, in life you were a giant of a man. Your smile and kiss on my forehead when greeting me was a touch from God. I miss you.
Donald Bates
May 31, 2007
Sorry about your loss. I will always remember when Stan and I were in Germany as two 2nd LT him with the Berlin Brigade and me with the 14th Armored Cav trying to qualify our Tank crews at Grafenwere
Ruth Newton
May 30, 2007
To the McDonald Family,
Our deepest sympathy. "Big Stan" was our classmate and my husband's fraternity brother at Lincoln University. His genuine warmth and smile will never be forgotten.
Robert and Ruth Ann (Boles) Newton LU '68
Glenda Page
May 30, 2007
To the McDonald family,
I met Stan at LU I was a freshman and he was a senior. We had a class together in the Communication's Building. He was a very nice person. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Prof. Jihad Muhammad, ASRI/Universitay of Illinois 312-355-0774
May 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the McDonald family in their time of bereavement..A great Brother
Your Bro., aka jerry banks-Sikeston, Missouri
ERNEST TIDWELL
May 29, 2007
Stanley ("Mac"), Johh McGowan [also "Mc" - (sm)] and I were sometimes referred to as the "California Boys" at Lincoln U.
We also excelled in Track & Field. These were very memorable and rich times in our young lives. I will always remember our long rides to track meets, that summer job after ROTC training, his bright engaging smile - the list goes on! And so will Stan's memory.
Tid
John Page
May 28, 2007
To the McDonald family: You have my deepest sympathy and my condolences. Stan and myself grew at Lincoln University into Omega Psi Phi and beyond. Stan will be truly missed, but will linger in the hearts of all who knew him...JP
Willie Kimmons
May 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the McDonald family in their time of bereavement..
Dr. Willie J. Kimmons & Family
LU 1962-66
Joe Scoggin
May 28, 2007
I will always remember the laughter & smile of Big Stan. My condolences are extended to the McDonald family. A Fellow Lincolnite,
Mae Anderson Oliver
May 28, 2007
Stan was in my class at Lincoln. (63) He was a friendly young man and always pleasant. He will be missed.
May 16, 2007
May your memory live on forever in the hearts of your family and friends. On behalf of Emergency Management International (USA), Inc, we want send our condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Stanley James McDonald, Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Richard Asadoorian
May 10, 2007
Stan
and i go back over 30 years when we first worked at Edison High(he a
music teacher and I a counselor). His sense of humor and warmth
immediately bonded me to him.
Whenever we met somewhere he would tower over me and grasp my head in
both hands and plant a kiss on the top of my skull.
This world needed more of Stanley that the paltry 62 years that God
allowed us to have him.
"We will miss you Stan" falls short of the void that you have left.
Col Robert W. Fairchild USA (Ret)
May 9, 2007
To the McDonald Family:
Stan and I were fraternity brothers in Omega Psi Phi and Phi Mu Alpha. We were initiated at the same time in both. We were in ROTC together. We had many interesting times, experiences and memories. He was a kind, good person. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers. God Bless
zandra rucker
May 9, 2007
I was so saddened to hear of the demise of Stan. As a fellow music graduate of Lincoln University as well as classmate, 1963-1967, I always admired his wonderful smile and gentle ways. I know that the music in heaven has been elevated because of his presence. May beautiful memories comfort and sustain his family during this time.
Dr. Zandra Rucker
Claire Boyce
May 8, 2007
The Boyce family would like to express condolences to the McDonald family. We attended Lincoln University and are proud to have known Stan.
Melvin 63' & Claire Boyce 67'
R. KEVORKIAN
May 7, 2007
TO THE MCDONALD FAMILY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
I MET BIG STAN MANY YEARS AGO WHEN HE WAS AT EDISON HIGH SCHOOL.YEARS LATER OUR PATHS CROSSED WHEN HE WAS AT HOOVER AND BULLARD HIGH SCHOOL.IN THE MID 90'S STAN AND I TOOK 15 STUDENTS FROM BULLARD HIGH SCHOOL TO TOUR CORCORAN STATE PRISON.ONCE WE REACHED THE YARD I TOLD STAN IF THE ALARM GOES OFF DO NOT GET ON THE GROUND JUST SQUAT DOWN, ONLY THE INMATES AND STUDENTS WILL PRONE DOWN.WITHIN 5 MINTUES ON THE YARD THE ALARM WENT OFF AND STAN AND 1000 INMATES WERE PRONED DOWN.LATER I ASKED STAN WHY HE GOT DOWN WHEN STAFF DIDNOT HAVE TO AND STAN STATED HE WAS TAKING ANYCHANCES.LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER. STAN WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU.
Daryl Smith
May 7, 2007
I extend my prayers to the McDonald Family in their time of sorrow. Stan will always live in my heart because of the many memories we shared together as roomates and friends growing up together at Lincoln University. I can close my eyes and still hear you shouting my name "JUNIOR" from the atrium entrance of our dorm all the way to the third floor.
I cherish the times and memories.
Psych'
Darryl Minner
May 7, 2007
Thanks for leaving a beautiful and inspiring legacy!
Darryl Minner
LU Alumni Assn. Southeast MO Chapter
Harry Howard
May 6, 2007
"May the light perpetual shine on Stan". Stan was my Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity brother, fellow band member, and truly a kind, giving, considerate spirit. It was an honor and a memory I'll cherish of the years (1963-67) we shared at Lincoln University. Stan will be remember as one of the top athletes and musicians that ever attended this great college. Let's keep him spirit and visions alive. God be with you, Stan, till we meet again!!
Bob Thrower
May 6, 2007
May GOD bless the family and keep them strong. Stanly will truly be missed
rosetta funches
May 6, 2007
May God be with this family. May this family member rest in peace. We know that this will be all of our last journey home. Much love. Rosetta Funches Bradford Class of ^60'
Corliss Stanfield
May 5, 2007
To the McDonald Family:
You have are Deepest Sympathy.
Claude Mitchell and the Stanfield Family.
Larry and Ouida Shears
May 5, 2007
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Henry Hailstock
May 5, 2007
The Hailstock Family sends its deepest sympathy to the McDonald Jr. family. He will be surely missed. He was my teammate in track and a friend.
Ronald Halder
May 5, 2007
To all of the McDonald Family, My prayers go out to you at this time of need, Stan was a great friend and was a great help to me while teaching at Fresno Adult and sitiing both on the Board and Fresno City Council PTA Board for Fresno Unified. I will greatly miss him
Carolyn stewart
May 4, 2007
My sympathy to the Mcdonald family, and Sandra my prayers are with you.
Carolyn (Smith) Stewart
Class of 1965.
Linda Schimmel (Constantino-Kruzic)
May 4, 2007
My dear, dear Vicki,
How sorry I was to learn of Stan's accident and passing. My heart went out to you and your families. Since I have just been through this not too long ago, I know just how you feel. I am so happy that you and Stan had the time together that you did. If you ever need an "old friend's" shoulder, please let me know. I will be waiting to hear from you. Love you, Linda
Jim and Kathy Satterberg
May 4, 2007
If there were ever someone "everybody knew" in Fresno Unified, Stan was that person... and for good reason. He was bigger than life itself, and a friend and mentor to so many. He will be missed.
Our sympathies to the McDonald Family,
Maj Rob Van Bindsbergen
May 4, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
He was simply one of the best!
Quincy Hobbs
May 4, 2007
To the Mcdonald Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you. I hope you will find comfort in the knowledge that Stan was appreciated and loved by so many. I had the privilege of knowing Stan as a Frat Brother, fellow ROTC Cadet, and a great human being. He was a kind brother who would offer words of encouragement to anyone with a problem. Stan will be missed, but he will continue to live in our hearts. May you find refuge in God, who is the only One capable of giving you peace and hope in times like these.
Cynthia Contreras
May 4, 2007
To the McDonald Family-
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Mr. McDonald was my principal when i attended Hoover High he was a great person. We will miss him dearly. My deepest regrets.
Donald Alexander
May 4, 2007
goodbye cuz
Ruby Childs (Stewart)
May 4, 2007
Stan was my classmate at LU and wonderful friend! He will always be in my thoughts and prayers along with many blessings for his family.
Jackie Byers & Rita & Larry Martin
May 4, 2007
Our love, prayers and sympathy to Anna, Audra, Allison , and all family members.
Fannie Rodgers
May 4, 2007
To the McDonald Family,
My deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of Stan. I attended Lincoln University with Stan and remember him as the big guy with the beautiful smile. His smile could light up everyone around him to having a good day. He was alway so happy. I know this is a difficult time for your family, but remember that he touched the lives of many people and from that touch he will never be forgotten. Will continue to keep you in prayer.
Jay Jay Johnson
May 4, 2007
To the McDonald Family:
I attended LU with Stan. I was a Soph when Stan was a freshman. We lived on the same floor of the dorm. I really never saw Stan when he wasn't smiling and after reading some of the entries in this book I now know why.
May his eternal journey in the next realm of his existence be as glorious as the one he had in this life.
Ronetta Coursey-Buford
May 4, 2007
I will always remember "Big Stan" as a gentle giant, we had a lot of good times in band and on the campus of L.U. Stan will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ronetta Coursey-Buford, BME '68
willie cook
May 4, 2007
to the family of stanley mcdonald,deepest sympathy is with you during this difficult time and warmest thoughts are with you always...willie cook lincoln u.1964-1968
Stephanie Hahn-Walbridge
May 4, 2007
To the McDonald family-
I have known many of you over the years, and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great man/vice principal my years at Bullard. He was a strong man, and very fair. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
scootie Payton
May 4, 2007
I remember Stan from our days and times at Lincoln University, especially during the pledge process. He was a heart and soul member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. No one walked in Omega ,as Stan saw to it that, that didn't happen.
I remember him playing in the band, playing the drums. His rhythms were always tight.
I remember his value to Lincoln and with his presence he helped make Lincoln into what it is today.
This Kappa Man salutes a truly great Linconite and Omega. We will miss him.
Scootie Payton "67"
Ed Hamilton
May 4, 2007
Omega Chapter is an even better place now... Big Stan is in The House. Rest in Peace, Frat.
Lincoln University Alumni Affairs Office
May 4, 2007
The Alumni Affairs Office of Lincoln University joins with others in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Stanley James McDonald, Jr. at this time of sorrow.
Lee Hooks
May 4, 2007
To The McDonald Family.
I will always remember the great times we had at Lincoln University
with the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi,
Phi Mu Alpha and the LU Band. You were a great friend and brother Stan. Unfortunately we lost contact after Lincoln, but the memories remain strong.
To the family, my deepest sympathy in your loss. God makes no mistakes. May God take care of you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Dr. Santiago Wood, Fmr. Supt. FUSD
May 3, 2007
Dear Stan,
You have been as strong as a battle ship and as tender as the heart of an angel. My wife and I shall always cherish your friendship, love and support. One of my greatest accomplishments at FUSD was to accept Melinda Homola's recommendation of your appointment as the Assistant Superintendent of HR. And and again upon her retirement, she also recommended you to succeed her as the Associate Supt. for HR. Your motto of "If you can't deal with a student's heart, don't try dealing with his head."shall always be my constant guide on this journey of providing hope and great expectations for students. We love you my brother and one day we shall all meet in paradise. You are truly one of God's Angels. My condolences to your lovely family whom you cherished with such great pride and joy. God Speed!
Shelle Riehl
May 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Bernadine Robinson
May 3, 2007
To the McDonald family, I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. McDonald as a student at Edison High School. He was a great inspiration and he will be greatly missed by all. Your family is in my prayers. Godbless you all.
Donna Gudino Gutierrez
May 3, 2007
My sympathy to the McDonald family. Although I did not know Stanley very well, my sister Teri Gudino did, and had the privilege to attend school with this outstanding human being.
My sister passed 13 yrs. ago, but always spoke highly of this wonderful guy who was always a very near and dear friend to her. He will be missed here, but I'm sure will be a joy in Heaven.
Bettye Nolen-Sullivan
May 3, 2007
To the McDonald family, I have know this beautiful family since 1953. The joys of being in the family home with Momma Evelyn giving piano lessons or all of the kids joining in singing our favorite gospel or hymn. Phyliss, Linda and Sandra, God will give you the strength to carry on. I love you all as IF YOU were my family, spent many days in your home and was very blessed. Look to the hills from whence comes all our help and that is from Him up above. God will take care of you.
Bettye Nolen_Sullivan
don polman
May 3, 2007
mr. mcdonald was my favit pisabel at hoover high my simthy goes out to his family.
Miney Milien
May 3, 2007
May the Lord strengthen you as the reality of your loss takes hold.Your family is in my prayers.
Leon Powell Jr
May 3, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ora Murray, EHS/Class of 1973
May 3, 2007
To The McDonald Family:
We all share your grief in the passing of Mr. McDonald. God's blessings be with you and may you find comfort in the fond memories that abide in your hearts.
Allan Tatarian
May 3, 2007
Stanley old friend...I GOING TO MISS YOU!!
Lori Moore
May 3, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to Mr. McDonald's family and friends. I remember Mr. McDonald fondly as he hurried us to class at Hoover High School back in the mid-1980's. He was strong and kind and funny. -Lori Moore, Hoover H.S. c/o '87
Angie Reyes
May 3, 2007
Our prayers are with the family. Hold on to the memories as they will sustain you during this difficult time.
Love, Domingo, Angie and Destinee
Walter Slade
May 3, 2007
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family on Stanleys passing.
Norman Shahan
May 2, 2007
Deapest sympathy for the family as you are in my prayers
Gregory White
May 2, 2007
i pray that God would comfort your souls and give you all peace in this time of mourning
Laurie (Mayo) Williams
May 2, 2007
The largess of Stan's heart was rivaled only by the passions he held in life; family, friends, music, flight. He held a bigger-than-life spot in my life, giving me at my wedding in place of my father. His down-to-earth manner spoke of simplicity of life, an uncomplicated honesty, and the love of those dear to him was not hidden from view. Know that my heart is burdened by this loss, and to all family and friends, may your hearts be lightened by the gathering and support of others around you at this point, sharing in the memories and the love.
Laurie
Elizabeth (Daniel) Luke
May 2, 2007
To the McDonald Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Diane MacMillan
May 2, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Stanley. We were classmates at Edison High School. I gradiated two years after him. He was like a big brother to me. I will miss him. My prayers will go out to the McDonald family.
Bob Franco
May 2, 2007
Stanley was one year older than me, and I knew him when we were kids at Columbia elementary school until I left after the 3rd grade. He was one of the kids who always used to call me "honeybee" after I played that part in a school play in about the 1st grade. He was always tall and always had a huge smile on his face. I was small and and he always used to give me a big hard friendly hug like big guys usually do -- you know, right around the neck, real tight, not realizing I can't breathe like that! Stanley always made sure the kids bigger than me never bullied me. I used to run into him throughout my youth on the West Side. He was awesome as drum major with the Edison High School band when I would see him in city parades or on the field -- he was the first drum major I ever saw in Fresno who led the band with that way leaned back strut that looked like he was just going to fall over backwards!! The last time I talked to Stanley was when I saw him at a track meet at Fresno High in the early 60's as he was getting ready to compete in the discuss throw. I remember to this day what he said with his huge smile, "I'm real proud of you, you've grown!" Made me feel real good and just about big as him, though I was still pretty short. That was the Stanley I knew and will always remember, he just made people feel real good about themselves. After college I left Fresno for about 27 years and after moving back I never realized until today that Stanley has been my neighbor just down the street -- wow, what a loss for all of us.
Amy Hallenbrook (Cribbs)
May 2, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. McDonald. He was my vice-principal at my high school, Hoover High School, and always supported us in our sports teams. He wasn't just a principal, he got to know each and every student. My heart goes out to his family.
Clayton Bruton
May 2, 2007
To the Mcdonald family. Sorry to hear about your loss and the passing of MR.Stanley Mcdonald jr. Someone that I looked up to as a man and mentor, one that helped me greatly in band.(Jazz,Marching,and concert)and as my former track coach.He will be greatly missed.1973-1975.
Krista Mayo
May 2, 2007
I pray for comfort and hope for the McDonald family through this difficult time. Know that you are in our prayers, and love is with you.
bryan session
May 2, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the McDonald family..
Bryan O Session
Tammy Patterson
May 2, 2007
It was a joy working for my friend, Stan, in FUSD, Human Resources. We shared great stories about our families that I will always remember. On a weekly basis, he shared pictures of his grand-daughter Zoe. Boy, did he love that little girl!
It was hard to believe that a giant of a man could be so humble, shy and sensitive. But, that was Stan.
I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Stan. I will miss his e-mails that I received after his retirement.
My heart goes out to his family. You will all be in my prayers.
Bye Stan!! I'll miss you!
Jeffery Grace
May 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of great loss.
Jeffery, Marion and Jennifer Grace from Williamsville, New York
margaret gonzales (serna)
May 2, 2007
my prayers are with you. I was a student in 1973 at edison high and enjoy his music and his smile. god bless.
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