Donald A. McDonald

Donald A. McDonald, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather who cherished his family and was blessed with a great sense of humor. Don was raised in Wyoming and graduated from Lee High School. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. After returning from the service, he worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company faithfully for 36 years and was active with the Communication Workers of America (CWA). Don continued his passion for veterans, serving as Commander of Amvets Post 126. His interests included fishing, baseball, history, politics, and he was a dedicated Detroit Lions fan.  Don was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Orlik, Betty Cran, and Beverly Duchnowski.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Doris (VandenBerg); children, Kathleen (Leonard - deceased) Gudenau, Karen (Timothy - deceased) Smith, Karla and Brian Westmaas, Kelly and Jon DeGraaf; grandchildren, Heather and Sean Pemberton, Jason and Kim Smith, Sarah and Bill Stevens, Lisa and Michael Prebil, Breanne and Joe Weber, Joshua and Jessica DeGraaf, and Nathan DeGraaf; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Tjalsma; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Helene Crawford, David and Linda VandenBerg, many loving nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.  Due to our current environment with COVID-19, private memorial services will be held. The service will be livestreamed on Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Homes Facebook page on Saturday, April 4 at 11 am.  Burial Fort Custer National Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Amvets Post 126 Auxiliary Scholarship Program, ℅ MKD Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, MI 49418.