Jerald D. McDonald, 60

Jerald D. McDonald, 60, of Columbia Falls, was born March 29, 1950, and passed away Sept. 12, 2010. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1968 and attended the University of Montana before joining the Army. He served for three years with one tour of duty in Vietnam. Afterward, he worked as a Montana Highway patrolman and at Plum Creek before starting at the aluminum plant in 1976, where he worked 30 years, retiring on medical disability. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Elna; and brother, John. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kay; two sons, Jason and Sharon, and Chris and Paula; and granddaughters, Jacey and Quinn; brothers, Dan and Jean of Columbia Falls, and Donald and Barbara of San Diego; along with nephews Ryan, Rob, Greg, Geoff, Brad, Justin and Will; and nieces, Jessi, Melissa, Meredith, Lynette and LaRay. Jerry loved the outdoors, especially the hunting and fishing trips with his boys. He is loved by his family and friends, especially Poppa s granddaughters, and will be greatly missed by all. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at Our Savior s Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls. Memorials can be made in his name to Project Hope, P.O. Box 5927, Helena, MT 59604.