George Washington McDonald (1850-1941)

George Washington McDonald

Birth

27 Nov 1850

Hendricks County, Indiana, USA

Death

7 Jul 1941 (aged 90)

Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA

Burial

Oakland Cemetery

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OBITUARY - Geo. W. McDonald, son of Wm. and Lucinda Dale McDonald, was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, Nov. 27, 1850, and departed this life, July 7, 1941, at the age of 90 years, seven months and 10 days. He was a member of a family of eight children who with their parents traveled westward by covered wagon across the midwest prairies to this county 85 years ago.
Growing to young manhood here Mr. McDonald united in marriage to Sallie Ann Long, March 21, 1872. Her death occurred Nov. 18, 1932. They had exceeded their golden wedding anniversary by 10 years when her death occurred.
Ten children were born to this union, and five are now living. Four died in infancy, and one son, Fred, passed away in Roundup, Mont., in 1920 at the age of 32 years.
Those left to mourn his passing are Scott McDonald, Nellie Minck, Tina Powers, Clark McDonald of Centerville, and Howard of Long Beach, Calif., also nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Of the original family of eight, of which he was a member, only two survive, they being Mrs. Emma Long and Henry McDonald, both of Centerville.
Mr. McDonald has been a farmer all his life. He moved from the farm to Centerville 41 years ago, but had always retained his interest in farm affairs.
During all these years he continued to live a very active life. He loved life and got a great deal of joy and satisfaction out of his various business endeavers. He liked people and enjoyed being with his keen interest in the affairs of our government and of the world, to the very end.
He was a member of the Samaritan Bible school class at the Central Church of Christ. This class and its activities and social life, was one of his major interests in recent years.
Mr. McDonald crowded his life full of many activities and interests. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. His integrity was beyond reproach. His word was a good as his bond. He was a devoted and indulgent father, a good man and splendid citizen. A large number of friends and relatives will deeply miss him.
Funeral services were held from the Miller funeral home Thursday afternoon with H. E. Trimble officiating. Burial in Oakland.