MacDonald, Paul M.

  

Paul Mills MacDonald, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home.  Paul was born on August 26, 1929, in Fremont to Paul W. and Mary E. (Mills) MacDonald, and had been a lifelong resident of the Fremont area.  Paul graduated from Fremont High School and later married Wanda Moore on December 23, 1947, in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2008.  He had retired after 40 years of service to CSX Railroad as an Engineer.  Paul was an active member in several clubs and organizations related to his love of firearms and history.  He was a life member of the NRA, along with membership in the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Assn. and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  Paul was a charter member of the New-Ocea Free Trappers, hosting many club shoots at his property in the early years, and had been a part of the Muskegon Seaway Gun Club for the several years.  He cherished his children and grandchildren and actively supported them in their varied endeavors.

 

Paul is survived by his children, Jeanine (Rick) Oswald of Muskegon; Timothy MacDonald and partner Shirley Harris of Fairbanks, Alaska; Denise MacDonald of Grand Rapids; Burton (Rebecca) MacDonald of Fremont; Michael (Jodi) MacDonald of Fremont; Suzanne (Dean) Maring of Fremont; Amy (Dean) Frees of Fremont; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Ina Jean Domke of Northville, MI. and Margo Holmes of Fremont.  In addition to his wife of 60 years, Wanda, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia MacDonald and by his grandsons, Demont MacDonald and Timothy Burton MacDonald. 

 

Following his wishes, cremation has taken place with a celebration of his life to be held at a later time.  Friends may consider the Renucci Hospitality House at Spectrum Health Services in Grand Rapids or the Youth Shooting Program at the Seaway Gun Club for memorial contributions in memory of Paul.  Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the MacDonald Family online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 

 

 

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Tim-
 
I am so sorry to read that your father passed away.  After losing my parents last year within 3 weeks of each other I know what a difficult time this is.  Please believe that you have my sincere sympathy and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Gail (Westbrook) Warnement
 

Posted 1/5/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Dear Jeanine.
    I was so sorry to hear that your Father passed away. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your loss,
 My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family as you make your way through this difficult time.
                                                                                     Sincerely
                                                                                     Luanne Luick
 

Posted 1/6/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Hi, cousins!
 
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing.  I can't say that I know how you feel, since I have not gone through the death of a parent yet.  But, having gone through such an experience with many families over 35 years of ministry, I think I have some idea of what you're going through.
 
I have always enjoyed being around your Dad.  However, I remember being a bit awed by him when I was a kid:  the BIG moustache, the engineer's cap, wearing his full suit of buckskins while marching in the Old Fashioned Days parade, etc!  He had a quick, hearty laugh!
 
Please let me know when you have your future gathering to honor your Dad...689-1470.  I will then tell my parents, since they are getting quite forgetful.  I will do my best to attend, to represent my family.
 
I do hope we can sometime get together...just to get together.  It's a shame that I live close to so many of you, yet life is so busy we don't see each other much!
 
Yours,
Phil Jones
 
Posted 1/25/2010

                                                                                                                                           

To the Family:  My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your father.  I used to bowl on Tuesdays with a group of which Paul would come and I remember what a great time we had, laughing and joking.
Joan Obits

Posted 1/25/2010

                                                                                                                                           

I have just heard the news of Mill's passing and am very moved by his loss.
I remember Mill's as a very easy going, friendly gentleman and considered him a good friend.
I will always think of him kindly when remembering the times of shooting in the club shoots out back of the farm, friendship Indiana trips and the meetings upstairs of the now long gone Whippletree. Times change even if we do not want them to and he will be missed when I reflect on those days.
I had not seen Mill's or his family in many years now but have not forgotten all the good times. I wish god's speed for all of you in these days of loss.
Steve Veenstra

Posted 1/25/2010

                                                                                                                                           

To the MacDonald  Family,      

 

We are so sorry to hear of Mills passing.  No one knows the pain you are going through right now,but know that he is with the love of his life Wanda. He is up there muzzle load shooting with my Husband Terry Price and  they are playing music and your Mom and Dad are dancing . We will miss your Dad as much as we miss your Mom. She always had a lot of wisdom to tell us. Your Dad  was such a wonderful man who lived life to the fullest always. Know that someday we will all be together and celebrate that joy always.     The Price Family,  Andrea, Terry Jr., and Craig.

Posted 1/29/2010