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Gordon McDonald Obituary
November 18, 1935 - October 9, 2020
Proudly served his country in the United States Navy, was a proud Ironworker, AFL-CIO President for Nebraska and served as a State Senator.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Helena (Rosenbaum) McDonald; brother, Warren McDonald; sisters, Lois Nielsen, Darlene Roumph. Survived by wife, Sharon (Boll) McDonald; sons, Todd McDonald (Charlene Howard), Michael McDonald; daughters, Lori Mann (Don), Debbie Barnes, Shari Colbert (Scott); grandchildren, Kelsey Barnes, Kaitlyn Barnes, Joshua Colbert; great-grandchild, Keeley Hartman; brother, Bill McDonald (Alice); sister, Judy Goodman (Bill).
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 11am at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd., Omaha, NE.
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Cindi Whittlesey
April 26, 2024
Gordy and Sharon were good friends of my parents, Jim and Jan Whittlesey....Dad and Gordy worked together for Ironworkers Local 21...A wonderful man with a devoted wife...Rest in Paradise...You will not be forgotten....
John and Carrie Cornelisse
October 16, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Gords passing. He was a sweet intelligent man. John enjoyed his company very much at golf and just sitting around chatting.
Prayers for you and your family Sharon.
Bob Reynolds
October 13, 2020
I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. McDonalds passing. I was lucky enough to live right next to the McDonald family as I grew up. We had a joke with each other where I would call him Gord-E and he would call me Bob-E . Kind of silly but a great memory. I am positive that he will be GREATLY missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Bob Reynolds
October 13, 2020
I was so sorry to find out about Mr. McDonald passing. Your family were our next door neighbors for a lot of years. We had a fun relationship where I would call him Gord-E and he would call me, Bob-E . I have so many great memories growing up in that great neighborhood. Please know how very sorry I am for his passing. He will ALWAYS bring a smile to my face whenever I think of him. RIP ="
Paul Lemmon
October 13, 2020
President McDonald was a wonderful leader and person.
Paul Lemmon
Deb Coulter
October 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the McDonald family. Growing up across the street holds many wonderful childhood memories, Gordon was always very kind.
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