BORN

1919

DIED

2012

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Dan McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2012.

Daniel M. McDonald passed away on June 13, 2012, at the age of 93. He was born on June 8, 1919, in Mound, Louisiana and has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1940.
Dan is survived by his devoted wife, Kathryn Hannaman McDonald, to whom he was married for almost 71 years; his son, the Honorable Judge J. Michael McDonald and his spouse Memrie; and his daughter, Nancy McDonald Finnerman and her spouse Dennis of Pasadena, California.
He is also survived by six grandchildren: Charles Taylor McDonald and his spouse Nancy, Rebecca McDonald Maher and her spouse Stephen, Daniel M. McDonald and his spouse Jessica, Kathryn Johnston Adams Sweet and her spouse The Rev. John Sweet, Laurie Johnston Adams Ninchief and her spouse Andre', Capt. Austin P. Adams (USMC) and his spouse Tiffany, and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lois Fuller McDonald and Watson Middleton McDonald of Willow Glen Plantation, Delta Point, Louisiana, sister Marguerite McDonald Pillow and her husband Dudley of Schlater, Mississippi, and his son-in-law Capt. Mickey L. Johnston (USAF).
Dan graduated from Tallulah, La. High School in 1935 and from L.S.U. in 1940. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Louisiana Epsilon Chapter. He worked for Ethyl Corporation as a supervisor in operations and the Safety Department until his retirement.
He was an avid deer hunter and had been a long time member of the Black Hawk Hunting Club. He was a member of the Double D Hunting Club until the age of 90. That year he killed Judge William Dupont's deer with Judge Dupont's gun in the judge's deer stand.
Dan and his family would like to thank his caregivers: his special "body-guard" Emily Ranger, Doris Scivicque, Thomas Rhodes, and Ryan Leggio.
A special thanks to our devoted friends Susan and Dr. Prentiss Smith, Lynn Graner, and Prof. Jesse and Rita Walker.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home , 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 2pm with internment to follow.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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June 16, 2012

philip seghers

capt/judge:
my prayers are with you.
philip seghers

June 15, 2012

Gary & Michele Dupuy

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

June 15, 2012

Phil Hannaman

Aunt Kaye,

With my deepest sympathy, I will pray for his soul and you comfort in your loss. I will always have the fondest memories of Uncle Dan's presence and wit. You and Uncle Dan have had a wonderful life and are a testimony to how a married couple should live out their lives. Your lives give even a greater testimony in the legacy you leave in your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

I am saddened that I will not be in attendance today as I will be on the road to Baton Rouge at the time of the service.

God has truly blessed you and Uncle Dan.

With my deepest sympathies,

Phil Hannaman

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