Stewart McDonald, 96, of Langdon, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Osnabrock, ND.

     Stewart Archie McDonald was born March 16, 1914 to Archie and Lillie (Ullyott) MacDonald. He was born and raised on the farm his father established in Harvey Township, Cavalier County. His father died when Stewart was 15 years old at which time Stewart assumed much of the responsibilities of the family farm. He was united in marriage to Doris Dahlvang on November 27, 1937. Within what became a 73 year marriage, there was much to endure and much to celebrate. With the exception of the past year, the couple was able to remain on the farm, though they enjoyed their winters in Mesa, AZ.

     Stewart loved the farm partly because it provided him with all kinds of things for him to tinker with. Even in his later years, he would keep busy fixing or repairing things. He always enjoyed fishing and hunting. Another long-time hobby of his was lapidary, or the cutting and polishing of stones.

     Stewart is survived by his loving wife, Doris; two daughters, Judy (Tim) Stevens of Renton, WA and Susan (Bill) Jennings of High Springs, FL; three sons, Wayne MacDonald of Seattle, WA, Robert (Cheryl) MacDonald and Dennis MacDonald of Langdon, ND; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

     He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Lillie MacDonald; infant daughter, Jeanette; infant son, Michael; sisters, Myrtle MacDonald, Ila MacDonald, Lovisa MacDonald and Alma MacDonald and daughter-in-law, Virginia (Wayne) MacDonald.

Condolences:

To the McDonald Siblings and your Children and Grandchildren-

Your Dad and my Uncle Fin were age contempories and best of friends, and neighbors just three miles apart for their entire lives.  The two of them perhaps lived in their same houses longer than any other Harvey Township residents ever.  Fin for the 79 years of his life, and your Dad for most of the 96 years of his life - most remarkable. And, my Mother grew up with your Mother back in the Homen area.  Sandy and I have enjoyed visiting with your parents in Arizona in past winters.  Blessings to all of you as you reflect on the memories of your Dad's long life.  And, greetings to your loving Mom.  We'll see some of you in Arizona this winter. 

Sincerely,

Frank and Sandy Jennings    

I will miss you so much Grandpa Stewart,thank you for all the wonderful summers we had. Helping me give Gambler lemon drops and carrots, your pinstriped "BIG MAC" overalls and sharing cheese and cracker with a Squirt soda are some of my favorite memories. I wish I could be with you all now. Please kiss Grandma for me and tell her Kellie loves her.

Kellie Diane Mac Donald Midgley  

My deepest sympathies to the entire MacDonald family as I have very fond memories of Stewart and the farm.  The warmth of the home and the fun of four wheeling are some of the memories that I treasure.  I am sorry I will not be able to make it back to celebrate Stuart's life, but I will be there in spirit- and I am sure my dad (Rod) will have a toast or two in Stewart's honor!

Haylee Uecker Mercado

Doris & family,      

We send our condolences on the death of Stewart. We have many fond memories of you all.

It is our desire to be with you for the funeral, but we are traveling in the Southeastern part of the country at this time and won't be back in time.

You are in our thoughts and prayers,

Bob & Vivian Welsh