Jerald D. McDonald

Jerald D. McDonald, 60, of Columbia Falls was born March 29, 1950 and passed away Sept. 12, 2010.

He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1968 and attended the University of Montana before joining the U.S. Army. He served for three years with one tour of duty in Vietnam. Afterwards he worked as a Montana Highway patrolman and at Plum Creek before starting at the Aluminum plant in 1976, where he worked 30 years, retiring on medical disability.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Elna, and brother, John.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kay; two sons Jason (Sharon) and Chris (Paula); granddaughters Jacey and Quinn; brothers Dan (Jean) of Columbia Falls and Donald (Barbara) of San Diego, Calif.; along with newphews Ryan, Rob, Greg, Geoff, Brad, Justin, Will; and nieces Jessi, Melissa, Meredith, Lynette and LaRay.

Jerry loved the outdoors, especially the hunting and fishing trips with his boys. He is loved by his family and friends, especially Poppa's granddaughters, and will be greatly missed by all.

Memorial services will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls on Friday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Memorials can be made in his name to Project Hope, PO Box 5927, Helena, MT 59604.