Michael L. McDonald

1943 - 2021

Michael L McDonald

1943-2021

West Valley City, Utah—Michael L. McDonald, 78, passed away on June 25, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Salt Lake City on January 23, 1943 to parents Stanley Keith McDonald and Margaret Lindsay McDonald and he was one of 6 children. Preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Jean Breeze.

Mike attended Granger High School and this is where he met his sweetheart Sandra Ann Brown. Mike and Sandy were married on July 20, 1963. Their union produced 4 children. Shawn (Tina) McDonald, Mindi (Rob) Powell, Jody McDonald, Steven (Raquel) McDonald, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Mike was a proud member of Ironworker's Local 27 for 55 years. He served an apprenticeship from 1966 to 1969 after which he was employed as a Journeyman Ironworker. In 1984 he was elected to be the President of Ironworkers Local 27 and he held this position until October of 2000. In 1985 Mike became the Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Director for Local 27. Also, in October of 2000 he became the Business Manager of Local 27 and he remained in that role until his retirement in December of 2018. Mike represented his profession and Local 27 at every opportunity whether he was at home or abroad. He very much appreciated the relationships that developed and the friends he made.

Mike had many accomplishments and received much recognition over the course of his life and career, but he was most proud to be called Husband, Dad, and Grandpa.

Friends and Family are invited to a Celebration of Life in Mike's honor on August 14, 2021 from 4-7 pm.

Utah Labor Center 2261 So. Redwood Road.

In lieu of flowers Mike's family requests that donations be made to Parkinson's research. We can help find a cure for this terrible disease.