Donald O. McFARLAND

McFARLAND, Donald O.

a lifelong resident of Clearwater, passed away at home on June 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Don was born at Morton Plant Hospital in 1930, graduated from Clearwater High School in 1948, received his AA from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1950 and then enlisted in the US Army. When he was discharged he attended the University of Florida on the GI Bill where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta and graduated with his BSBA in 1955 and Juris Doctor 1958. He served on the Clearwater Marine Advisory Committee, The Clearwater Code Enforcement Revision Task Force and the Civil Service Board. He was the City of Clearwater Treasurer in 1963, the Town Attorney for Indian Rocks Beach 1969-71, the President of the Clearwater Kiwanis in 1967 and Co-Founder of Clearwater for Youth. Don was the senior partner at McFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan and Hogan PA where he practiced law for the last 60 years. He was a member of John Marshall, American Bar Association and The Florida Bar. He was an avid fisherman and boater and on any given day or hour you could find him on the water; we're pretty sure he had salt water running through his veins. He is survived by his four children, Georgette Renshaw of Memphis, Laura McFarland of Bradenton, Bruce McFarland of California and Kelli Umstead of Madeira Beach; nine grandchildren, Kristen, Michael, Adam, Kimberly, Madeline, Heather, Matthew, Teddy and Flynn; eight great-grandchildren; and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Sara E. McFarland. The Family will be receiving friends at the house for a Celebration of Life on Saturday July 1, Noon - 4pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Clearwater for Youth; www.ClearwaterForYouth.com. For information contact www.community-cremation.com