Obituary of John Robert MacDonald

January 19,1936 - November 19, 2012

It was a major shock to his family and friends when Johnny succumbed to liver cancer one month after his diagnosis. He was predeceased by his parents Bert and Ruby MacDonald and granddaughter Grace Beattie. He is survived by his wife Karen; his daughter Christine (Scott) Beattie, granddaughters and grandson Hope, Noa and Fynn Beattie; his son Richard (Kristin) and granddaughters Skylar, Makenzie and Sierra; brother Gary (Donna) and cousin Lynn Gartside (Richard).

Johnny was a true Cranbrook boy as his father and grandfather were both born here. In his work as a provincial district gas inspector, he travelled up and down the East Kootenay Valley. He loved skiing, golfing and spending time at the cabin at Moyie Lake. He particularly loved having coffee with the guys at Arby's. He enjoyed building models and tugboats were his specialty. He loved the many cruises that he and Karen shared as long as it didn't take him away from his beloved cats Katie and Kisa for more that a couple weeks. He was a member of the Cranbrook Masonic Lodge and past president of the Shrine Club.

A memorial service for Johnny will be held at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Donations in remembrance of Johnny may be made to the: East Kootenay S.P.C.A., PO Box 2. Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H6 or the: Gizeh Transportation Fund, 3550 - Weyburn Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 3K9.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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