Terry D. Donaldson

CMSGT Terry D. Donaldson, (Retired) USAF, died on the morning of October 5, 2024, surrounded by his family and K-9 companion, Zeus.

He was born to Dr. Theodore T. Donaldson and Sarah Warren Donaldson, in Macksburg, OH, on August 14, 1936. He later moved to his beloved Parkersburg, WV, where he graduated from Parkersburg High School with the Class of 1954.

Upon his graduation, Terry embarked on a life-changing 28-year career as a United States Air Force serviceman, with tours of duty in the European, Middle Eastern and Pacific Theaters. He retired in December of 1982, at Griffiss AFB, in Rome, NY. While in the Air Force, Terry met Sandra A. Mundschenk, the love of his life. They married in Utica, NY, and had two wonderful children, Shelley and Karen. Sandy passed away in 1972 at the age of 30. Terry never remarried.

After his honorable retirement from the Air Force, Terry continued to serve his country. He was a partner in York Liquors, for five years, before beginning a career of civilian service within the United States Air Force. He served as both Deputy Chief of Supply and Deputy Chief of Transportation for the 89th Airlift Wing, at Andrews AFB, Maryland, until his formal retirement in January of 2000.

Terry resided in Upper Marlboro, MD, from 1989 until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sisters, Karen Lee Stewart, of Columbus, OH and Shirley Ciszek, of Bay City, MI.

Terry is survived by his two daughters; son-in-law, Everick; and grandchildren, Justin and Thomas; sisters-in-law, Patricia and Elizabeth; brother-in-law, Douglas and his wife, Joanna and their children and grandchildren. His memory lives on amongst loving friends and family from Ohio, Michigan, Maryland and across the armed forces.

A Graveside Service will be held for relatives and friends on Friday, October 18, 2024, 12 p.m., at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Woods Road, Whitesboro, where he will be held to rest with his beloved wife, Sandra. Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard will accord Terry's full Military Honors.

The family wishes to acknowledge the incredible care provided by the Hospice nurses of AccentCare Maryland: Cynthia, Dorthy, Kim and Melissa, as well as Chaplin Stella and volunteer, Jasmin. Terry's final days were made better through the tremendous care and support provided by this amazing team.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the following organizations: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Prince George's County Maryland Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center.