Obituary: Mcdonald, Shirley
Age 73
Shirley was born in Anoka, Minnesota to Rosella Sonsteby on September 11, 1940.
Shirley went to school in Anoka.
While in high school she worked in a bakery.
After she graduated high school in 1958 she worked as a book keeper for the local newspaper and The Honeywell Corporation.
Shirley was 20 years old when she met Ron, the love of her life, while on vacation at Yellowstone National Park.
She married Ron McDonald on January, 14, 1961 at St. Stevens Catholic Church in Anoka.
After Shirley and Ron were married, the couple moved to Priest Lake.
Shirley and Ron built a successful logging business together while raising four children.
She managed the business for 53 years.
Shirley was an amazing grandmother and was totally dedicated to her grandchildren.
Shirley was very involved in the community working as an EMT, voter registration and many other activities to help the residents of Priest Lake.
Anyone who knew Shirley would know that she was a force to be reckoned with.
Anyone passing by the McDonald home did not need a calendar because Shirley had elaborate decorations on her mail box for every season and holiday.
Shirley is survived by her husband Ron McDonald, their children, Tammy and husband Steve Long, Amanda McDonald, Tuffy and wife Carmen McDonald and John McDonald; her brothers and sisters, Kenny, Jerry, Carol, Gene, Lee, Judy, Glen, Kristi, and Steve; her mother Rosella; and her grand children, J.T, Colton, Isabella, Kaelyn and Lucas.
Cards and Flowers may be sent to 26812 Hwy 57 Priest Lake ID 83856.
Please contact Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home with any questions.
The family of Ron McDonald wishes to extend our sincere thanks to friends, family and the Priest Lake Community for their tireless effort and support through this very difficult time.
Shirley will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 11, 2014 at 11:00AM at St. Blanche Catholic Church at Priest Lake.
The church is located next to the Tamarak store at 27832 Hwy 57, Priest Lake, Idaho.
Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.
Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com