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Ronald Emanuel “Mac” MacDonald

Birth	:	12 Sep 1926 Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 2019 Lacey, Thurston County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Shelton Memorial Park, Shelton, Mason County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2181015, -123.1243973
Inscription	:	Lifetime Partners Proud Father of Ann, Colin, Scott, Kyle SSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA
Description	:	Ron "Mac" MacDonald Ronald Emanuel MacDonald passed away Aug. 9th 2019 in Lacey, WA. He was 92 years old. Mac, as he was called by many, was a resident of Tumwater for 39 years. Born Sept 12, 1926 in the Bronx, New York to Colin and Anna MacDonald, he was the second of five siblings. In 1931, the family moved from NYC to Seaside, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Ron lived there until 1943 when he joined the US Merchant Marines, serving until WWII concluded. Ron also served in the Korean War as an Air Force radio... Read More	Ron "Mac" MacDonald Ronald Emanuel MacDonald passed away Aug. 9th 2019 in Lacey, WA. He was 92 years old. Mac, as he was called by many, was a resident of Tumwater for 39 years. Born Sept 12, 1926 in the Bronx, New York to Colin and Anna MacDonald, he was the second of five siblings. In 1931, the family moved from NYC to Seaside, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Ron lived there until 1943 when he joined the US Merchant Marines, serving until WWII concluded. Ron also served in the Korean War as an Air Force radio broadcaster. In 1954, he married Borghild Rolseth in Libby, MT. They had 5 children together. Ron had a successful career in radio as a DJ and program director at KREM ('57 to '62) in Spokane, KIRO ('62 to '69) in Seattle, and KNBR in San Francisco ('69 to '71). After radio, he had a career working for the state of Washington, including establishing the Missing Children's Department for the Washington State Patrol. Inspired by his daughter Ann's autism, Ron was instrumental in the foundation of the first school for mentally handicapped children in the region, the NW Center for Retarded Children in Seattle. It was one of his proudest accomplishments. Ron was passionate about golf, playing at numerous courses in the Northwest including memberships at the Tacoma CC, Tumwater Valley, and Olympia CC. His trip to play St. Andrews in Scotland was a life highlight, combining his love of the game and his proud heritage. In 1980, he met Oneta Bunnell, and began a "40 year love affair with my darlin' girl," as he often said. They enjoyed their Persian cats and a rich social life together. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, sister Gloria, brother Eddie, sister Doris, and daughter Mary. He is survived by life partner Oneta Bunnell (MEMORIAL ID 20401866), daughter Ann and sons Colin, Scott, and Kyle, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren (and still counting). A memorial Service was held Friday Aug. 23, from 11:30-12:30 pm followed by a reception from 12:30-2:30 pm at: Mills and Mills Funeral Home 5725 Little Rock Rd. SW Tumwater, WA. 98512. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Ron to Special Olympics.

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Ronald Emanuel “Mac” MacDonald's memorial is located at: Shelton Memorial Park, Shelton, Mason County, USA.
When did Ronald Emanuel “Mac” MacDonald death?
Ronald Emanuel “Mac” MacDonald death on 9 Aug 2019 in Lacey, Thurston County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.2181015
Longitude: -123.1243973

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