James McDonald
May 14, 1935 ~ February 16, 2009
Memorial service were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2009 at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore with Roger Day officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Highmore Cemetery.
James Duncan was born May 14, 1935 in Highmore, South Dakota to Milo and Genevieve (Hoxsey) McDonald. He enjoyed his high school years very much. He was active in most all sports with basketball being his favorite. Music was also high on his list. He was in mixed chorus, mixed vocal ensemble, vocal soloist, brass sextet and “A” band playing the cornet. He was in the speech club and one of the seven students that had been together from K-12 in the Highmore School graduating in 1953.
His profession was that of meat processing of which he spent many years. After high school, he continued to work with his dad at McDonald’s Meat Market. On September 25, 1979, he married Lorraine Ackerman in Pierre, South Dakota. Shortly after, he purchased a meat processing plant in Redfield, South Dakota. He sold the plant in 1991 and they moved to the Black Hills area. In 1995, he became manager of a super market meat department in Newcastle, Wyoming but in 1997 his wife died and in 1998, he returned to Highmore until his passing.
Jim is survived by his brother: Gary (Donna) McDonald of Highmore, SD; sister: Aline Callaghan of Yucatan, Mexico; aunt: Phyllis Johnson of Watertown, SD; two nieces: Janet (Jimmie) Nicolaus of Mitchell, SD and Kathy Callaghan of Yucatan, Mexico; and three nephews: David (Amy) McDonald of Wichita, Kansas, Mark (Yolanda) Callaghan of Yucatan, Mexico and James (Ruby) Callaghan of Yucatan, Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Milo and Genevieve McDonald and wife: Lorraine McDonald.
Memorials may be directed to the Highmore Healthcare Center, 421 8th St. SE, Highmore, SD 57345.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has with Jim's arrangements.
MINISTER
Roger Day
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All Jim's Family and Friends
MUSICIAN
Roger Day
"Amazing Grace"
"Stand By Me"
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McDonald Family:
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Having known him for years, dating back to the meat market in Highmore, I always enjoyed visiting with him when our paths happened to cross.
May the Lord Bless the family at this time.
Irv
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My brother Jerry worked at the meat market in Highmore during his high school, and so enjoyed Jim and Gary’s friendship.
We have so many happy memories of Jim. He will be in our hearts and prayers.
my condolences to the family.
Dear Family of James McDonald,
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and encouragement can be found in the Bible. At Revelations 21: 4 you can read of a time when pain and suffering will be no more. What a wonderful hope. Please take care of yourselves.
Sincerely
Family of Jim;
My condolences to you. I knew Jim in highschool and played basketball with him. I also worked in the meat market making hamburger where I lost a bandage off of a finger and was told someone in the local cafe found it in a hamburger. I graduated in 52. God Bless,Richard Bright
Gary and family
I enjoyed getting to know Jim better these last few months. I am so sorry for your loss.
Peg
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Lorene and he will once again be together which is what they always wanted. We are grateful that they found one another and made each other happy.
We planned to attend today but the weather scares us “older” folks but know that we are there with all of you in spirit.