Clayton Olendorph McDonald

September 05, 1924 - September 12, 2014

Clayton Olendorph McDonald

September 05, 1924 - September 12, 2014

Obituary

Bellingham

Mac went to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2014.

He was born on Sept. 5, 1924 to Blanch & Oakey McDonald in Bellingham.

Mac worked as a barber for 60 years in Bellingham, until he closed his shop at the age of 80. He was a friend of Bill W. for 41 years.

He is preceded in death by his seven siblings, infant son Michael, and infant great-granddaughter Emily.

He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Velma McDonald, Sons Steven (Patty), Randy (Connie), and Scott (Lori), daughter Kerri (Mick), 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Farewell Tribute Information

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept 19 at 12:00 PM at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. A memorial service and reception will follow at 1:00 PM at First Christian Church in Bellingham.

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4 responses to Clayton Olendorph McDonald

  1. Friend says:

    To all of Mac’s Family, May it give you peace to know that he Is now with the Lord, and you will see him again! In the mean time, I wish all of you Gods Blessing and comfort during this horrible season of life. He was so loved.

  2. Sherry Cline says:

    I am sorry to hear of your loss. Linda and I were on a short trip and I am just catching up on the newspapers. I know you have many happy memories.

  3. Alan says:

    My prayers go out to Mrs.Mac & his children .I met Mac when he was 10 yrs sober. He always had time to talk with me and share his knowledge in my early years. He always told it like it is whether I wanted to hear it or not.He was a good example of quality sobriety.He taught be that God didn’t sober me up to be miserable & to tell your mother you love her. Since he was at Alderwood I would stop in to see him when I delivered just to say hi. He seemed to like that every Tuesday, and it brought a smile to my face. I know he’s in the loving arms of his creator now and BSing with all his buds who went before him. Thanks for 12 stepping me Mac & being a friend over the years. God Bless.

  4. I was so sad to hear of uncle Clayton’s passing. Last time I saw him was when mom was visiting about 7 years ago I took her up to Bellingham to visit. We had such a nice visit and was so happy to see him and aunt Velma. I have a lot of fond memories of spending time with their family while we were growing up. My heart goes out to all the family. It is so hard to lose a loved one, but our memories keep them alive in our hearts until we are reunited with them in heaven! God bless Love, Denise Pleasant

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