Richard James "Dick" McDonald

Richard James "Dick" McDonald obituary, Laguna Hills, CA

Richard James "Dick" McDonald

Richard McDonald Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Connor Mortuary - Laguna Hills Chapel & Mortuary on Feb. 1, 2024.

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Dick McDonald, 92, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away on January 18, 2024.
Dick was Born on May 26, 1931 to Joseph and Margaret McDonald in the city of Boston, Mass. He was the third of six children. After graduating from Cambridge High and Latin in 1948 he worked a variety of jobs for a couple of years. In March 1950 he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served as a weatherman on an aircraft carrier until January 1954.
A few years after leaving the Navy he met and married his wife Virginia "Ginger" in 1957. Together they moved to California in September 1959. Dick started his carrier at State Farm Insurance that same month and stayed with them until his retirement in May 1993.
After retirement Dick and Ginger enjoyed traveling with good friends through the US and Canada in their RV. They were able to travel to every mainland state and loved visiting with many friends and family scattered throughout the country.
Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years Ginger McDonald, his daughter Diane Warshaw, his sons Richard "Rick" McDonald and David "Dave" McDonald, son in law Bill Warshaw, daughters in law Karen McDonald and Terri McDonald, his grandchildren Daniel McDonald, Stephanie Harms, Hannah Mee, Justin Barnes, Jack McDonald, Brandon McDonald and Andrew McDonald, his great grandchildren Clayton McDonald and Iris McDonald, Sullivan Mee and Helena Mee, his brother Charles McDonald and sister Ruthie Stanizzi.
Services will held at
O'Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills
Visitation on Monday February 5 from 2 – 4pm
Service on Tuesday February 6 at 10 am, light refreshments at 11 – 12:30pm. His service can now be viewed by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/2rDILvknJPQ
Burial on Tuesday following service at 2:15pm Riverside National Cemetery.

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