Michael McDonald's Obituary
Michael William McDonald was born July 20, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to William and MaryEllen McDonald. He graduated from Wickenburg High School in Wickenburg, AZ in 1963, where he met his wife, Janet Straight.
He served in the United States Army from 1965-1967, serving 13 months in Vietnam.
Mike graduated from Control Data Institute with a degree in computer technology in 1972. He went on to start his own trucking company in 1977, fulfilling a childhood dream to drive semi trucks.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet; sons Kris (Lori) and Mike (Tina); seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one brother, Douglas. He is preceded in death by both parents.
The family will have a private service at a later date in Oregon where Mike and Janet lived for many years.
James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
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