Norm McDonald Obituary (1915

Norm McDonald of Yakima passed away Friday February 14th, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by his loving family. Dad was born on August 9, 1915 in Rossland, B.C. to Samuel J. McDonald and Helen (Stark) McDonald. He graduated from Toppenish High School in 1933 where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He married Florence Leroue, his high school sweetheart, on April 18, 1939 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Toppenish. They lived in the Lower Valley until 1953 when the family moved to Yakima. They were active members of St. Paul's Cathedral and later Holy Family Catholic Church. For many years Dad was a cattle buyer and part owner, with his siblings, in Western Packing Company in Toppenish (now known as Washington Beef), retiring in 1975. In retirement, he was a daily visitor to the Yakima YMCA where he did his executive workout, shared stories, swapped jokes, and developed many life-long friendships. He also attended daily Mass and was a regular at the 7am Sunday morning Mass at Holy Family. He loved sports and watching his children's and grandchildren's games. Little did he know when he attended his first ballgame that it would turn into a lifelong affair. Over the years he became a permanent fixture at Squire Field, the Armory, Carroll High School, Marquette Stadium, and Parker Field. Dad especially enjoyed it when his whole family could get together - summer picnics, Christmas, weddings, etc. He was a man of few words but led by example with a heart of gold. He lived a wonderful 98 years and taught all of us so much about faith, family and fidelity. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife of 49 years, Florence, sister Marguerite, brothers Jim, Pat, and Vincent (Skip), son in law Alvin Brulotte and grandson David McDonald. Survivors include his 10 children: Sam (Mary) of Yakima, Joan (Bob) Ball of Yakima, Mick of Yakima, Norma (Ernie) Guillaume of Liberty Lake, Wa., Scott (Jody) of Camas, Wa., Dick ( Sandi) of Yakima, Jerry (Philene) of Federal Way, Wa., Randy (Linda) of Spokane, Kelly ( Sue) of Vancouver,Wa, Greg of Yakima, and sister in law Judy McDonald of Tullahoma, Tn. He was also Papa to 32 grandchildren, 68 great grand children, 3 great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday February 21, 2014 at Brookside Funeral Home in Moxee. Vigil service will be at 7:15 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel on Friday February 21st. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday February 22nd. Luncheon in the Fr. Murtaugh Hall at the church will follow internment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to any of the following, in care of Brookside Funeral Home P.O. Box 9907, Yakima, Wa 98909: LaSalle High School, Holy Family Catholic Church or the Yakima YMCA. We will miss you Stormin' Norman - Rest in Peace! SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 5315 Tieton Dr. Yakima, WA