Ian Alexander Mcdonald

Born in Kisbey, Saskatchewan, Ian travelled across Canada working in mining, surveying and drilling. He met and married Carmel Sottile in Coniston, Ontario. They had three children, David, Michael (deceased) and John.

Ian was a man of character, a “Diamond in the Rough” who always came through when needed. In the past they would have said, “He was a man to ride the river with”. He never judged or criticized, but was always the first person to tackle any job that came up.

Ian’s greatest love was family, baseball and the outdoors. As a young man in Kamloops, he was a skilled baseball player, nick-named “Tiger” for his feisty style of play. In Sault Ste Marie, he was called “Salty” for his drive to fish no matter what the weather conditions were. In Elliot Lake, he was known as “Mac” for his long jokes and yarns he would tell. And, in BC, he was known as “Radar” for his ability to never get lost, no matter where he went hiking, fishing or hunting.

In the McDonald Clan, he was simply a ‘Legend’ that will be very much missed.

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Ian Alexander McDonald, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Ian was born June 30, 1931 in Kisbey, Saskatchewan to Harry and Bessie McDonald.

Ian is survived by his wife, Carmel McDonald; sister Mary Joyce McDonald; son John & wife Cindy McDonald, granddaughters Taylor and Katelyn; son David & wife Roxanne McDonald, grandson Shane & wife Dawna McDonald, great granddaughter Juniper; granddaughter Jessica Mancor, great grandson Darien and great granddaughter Solace; daughter-in-law Fern McDonald and Don Wenting & grandchildren Travis, Cameron, Rachelle and Amanda.

The viewing will be on May 29th at 10:00 am followed by the Celebration of Life at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church at 2777 Townline Road, Abbotsford, BC.

Pallbearers are John McDonald, Shane McDonald, Travis McDonald and Don Wenting.

A Clan get-together will be held at the Bradner Hall right after the service.

Thank you for being part of his life.