Thomas James McDonald
"Gone Fishing!"
Thomas James McDonald, age 58, passed away January 11, 2008 from a heart attack. He was born in Murray, Utah on March 2, 1949 to Wayne E. and Anna Boogaard McDonald. Tom graduated from Granite High School in 1967, and was Head Plumber for 20 years with Granite School District. He married his sweetheart, Lynn Raddon, in 1992.
Tom was an avid fisherman and hunter - always with his son, James, and friends. Tom also participated as a member of Utah Scott's Association. His foremost love in life was his family and friends.
Tom was a kind of Prophet, not in the religious sense, but more of a guide. He showed us how to be one with nature, how to enjoy, how to harvest, how to build. He was generous and always had something to give, whether it filled your body or your mind. Being in his presence always made you feel warm. He embraced each moment with an ardent fervor that made you feel that you were meant to be there. His wisdom and humor always made you feel good about yourself. He was a devoted husband, father, and dear friend to us all. His footprints in the wilderness and in our hearts will never be forgotten. May God bless him and he will be dearly missed by us all. AMEN written by: Bob Groth
Tom is survived by his wife, Lynn of Murray; son, James (Kris); grandson, Aiden of Roy, UT; mother, Anna of Murray; brothers, Wayne (Glenna) of Nephi, UT; Denis (Peggy) of Murray, UT; sisters, Pat (Kevin) Ingersoll of Salt Lake City; Kathy (Dan) Buyers of Sandy; and step-son, Max Weaver. Preceded in death by his father, Wayne.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held at "The Woods" Reception Center, 6775 South 900 East in Midvale, Utah, on Saturday, January 19th from 1-5 p.m. Please join us for an informal gathering of Tom's friends and family. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com
In lieu of flowers, "BRING LURES" or please donate to the American Heart Association of Utah.