
I met Steve so long ago that I can't be exactly sure when it was - Ino doubt, as the Economics faculty member on a doctoral committee. So for as long as I can recall, there was Steve McDonald, a very civil and articulate gentleman, who knew how to make his points without putting anyone on the defensive. We also often ate lunch together at the "common" table in the GSB facility. I can't ever recall having a slow moment with him. I am very fortunate to have known him. I express my sympathy for all his friends and family.    ED SUMMERS



Ah, Steve. A true gentleman and a scholar.  I came to the Department of Economics amidst the oil crises of the 1970s. What a help it was to find in the department someone so knowledgeable about the economics of energy and so willing to share that knowledge. Although our perspectives sometimes differed about such events I always found Steve to be patient in explanations, helpful with references and respectful of differences. Whether as colleague or chairman he was the kind of person it was a pleasure to work with and to be around. His character was exemplary - a standard against which few measure up. I respected him then, and I miss him now.



Betty and friends...    Stephen was a wonderful colleague and mentor to the whole passle of young professors who came to UT Economics, like I did, in the 1970s.  His soft-spoken leadership of the Economics Department nurtured all of us in the best academic tradition and demonstrated that a person could be both an outstanding academic and a sensitive colleague and mentor. His life has inspired many, and he lives in our work and memories.      Michael Conroy



Dear Betty, Martha, and Kathryn,    Professor Stephen McDonald was my mentor, teacher, colleague, but above all, a great family friend.  He was the most generous, humble, and kind person I have ever known. Professor McDonald was a gentleman with utmost respect and kindness to his students and colleagues regardless of their gender, race, religion, or country of origin.  It was my great honor to have Professor McDonald as the chair of my doctoral dissertation committee.  Words can not express my gratitude to him.  As a simple foreign graduate student, I really appreciated the impeccable manners, courtesy, and fairness that he accorded to me.  His vast knowledge of monetary theory, guidance, encouragement, patience, and his sense of humor made that long period of research pleasant.    Later when Professor McDonald joined the Bureau of Business Research as senior research fellow, I had the pleasure of being his colleague for about five years and we jointly performed research in the areas of energy and environmental economics and policy.  We co-authored many papers and research reports as well as co-edited a book together.  It was a great privilege to work with such a renowned energy economist and prominent energy policy scholar. I learned tremendously from him as a graduate student and as his colleague.     The last twenty some years of my familys life and mine have been enriched because of him and we are grateful for such a great man and we will treasure his memories. We believe anybody whose life has been touched by his kindness and his humility will miss him.  My husband, Parviz Adib, my son, Omead, and I share your sorrow.  You and your family have our deepest sympathy and we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.



It was a pleasure to know Professor Stephen McDonald over the last twenty-eight years.  I was also honored to have him on my doctoral dissertation committee and later to enjoy having him as a family friend.  He was always friendly, with his special smile, and eager to help his students and colleagues.  He was the most courteous person I have ever met.  He was very patient and a good listener who always respected others opinion.  I was fortunate to have one last chance to see him a couple of days before his passing, when he again showed his kindness and modesty.  I am grateful for everything that he did for my family and me.



Betty, Martha, Kathy and Harvey,    I have so many fond memories of Steve.  He and Betty were always there for us when we needed a friend.  I remember when Mother had her knee replacement surgery and they came to sit with me so I wouldn't be alone.  And when Mother fell and had her head injury, they helped us to escape to El Rancho for some Mexican food and a couple of badly needed margaritas.  Although I always knew Steve was a brilliant and accomplished economist, I was reminded again when I read the obituary.  I feel so blessed to have known such a remarkable individual.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.    Fondly,    Margaret    I also promise to follow up with a "proper" card or my Mother would never forgive me!



As a graduate professor, Steve not only taught macroeconomics and monetary theory but he also taught his students how to teach these subjects. He was always organized, well prepared, and directly to the point in answering questions. Across this country and several others, many professors are still giving their students insights they learned from Steve. I am honored and proud to be one of them.



WE regret that we did not get to know Stephen better. We came to your home and visited with his mother, who was a dear friend,and met him.  We regret your loss of a great scholar.



How fortunate I was to have been in the department before Steve retired and to have enjoyed his extraordinarily judicious and wise chairmanship three times.He was an ideal colleague and chairman--and a true gentleman as well as a true scholar. Marlene joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to the family, and to the friends who also feel the loss of a cherished companion along life's way.



To your whole family - I know you will find comfort in each other's love at this difficult time.  We are thinking of you with sympathy.  David and Marjorie Blackstock



I am proud to have been one of Dr. McDonald's students. He was Chairman of my dissertation committee, and he worked with me to help me complete my dissertation under tight deadlines in order to start work at an econometric forecasting firm, Chase Econometrics. This made a major difference to my future as a practicing economist. I will always appreciate his help.


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Stephen Lee Mcdonald

August 8, 1924 – February 12, 2006

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