John McDonald

John McDonald obituary, Willcox, AZ

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John McDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary, Inc. - Willcox on Oct. 11, 2025.

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John McDonald of Willcox passed away in Tucson early Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in New York on February 23, 1945, to John and Agnes McDonald. John had served in the United States Navy and was a retired System Programmer for Arizona State University. He is survived by his wife Sandy, and his children Heather Halbach, Craig (Kath) McDonald and J.C. McDonald. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Westlawn Chapel with interment to follow at the Bell Cemetery at the base of the Galiuro Mountains (Sunset Loop). Contributions may be made in his name to either Tunnels to Towers Foundation or Wounded Warrior Foundation.

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105 S Arizona Avenue, Willcox, AZ 85643

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