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Sally McDonald Obituary

Sally Ellen McDonald, of Indio, Calif. died on April 5, 2010 in Indio. She was 64. She was born October 31, 1945 to Walter R. Fine and Mayme Fine in Vian, Okla.. She married Joseph McDonald on April 9, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a librarian in Oklahoma, a nurse at Notre Dame Hospital in San Francisco, and a teacher for the Coachella Valley Unified School District for 20 years. She was in The Order Of Eastern Star, The Alpha Chi Honor Society, Who's Who in American Education, and The California Teachers Association. She is survived by her son, Benjamin McDonald of Desert Hot Springs Calif,; her sister, Barbara Gibson of Tahlequah Okla.; her niece, Amanda Gibson of Indio, Calif,; great nephew, Joshua Gibson of Indio, Calif.; and great niece, Nevaeh Gibson of Indio, Calif. Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Forest Lawn Indio. Inurnment will be private. The family requests that donations be made to Animal Samaritans.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Apr. 16 to Apr. 21, 2010.

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April 20, 2010

Sally was one of my patients, i enjoyed her every time she came in the office, she will be missed very much...
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Arlyn Sams

April 18, 2010

Sally was an a one-of-a-kind person. Her wit and humor was unique and her kindness was sincere. She was musically talented and particularly enjoyed attending Blue Grass concerts. I will always remember her saying phrases such as, "He's as wild as a blind dog in a meat house." Sally, may your family find their way through their grief and always remember you with love in their hearts.

Jane Artinian

April 17, 2010

God bless you and keep you, Sally. I enjoyed working with you at Cesar Chavez and value memories of your sense of humor and insight into teaching.

Jim Duke

April 16, 2010

I worked with Sally at Cesar Chavez and will always remember her kind and gentle way of nurturing her students, how she taught every student how to read and I can still hear her playing the autoharp. Rest in peace, my friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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