Scott Mcdonald

SCOTT MCDONALD Click here to view Scott's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Scott L. McDonald passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society, Idaho Falls Village, on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009, after a short illness. He had lived with a physical disability for many years. Scott was born in Moab, Utah, on October 30, 1958, to Richard S. and Helen J. Losee McDonald. He attended schools in Gallup, NM; Moab, UT; Sterling, CO; Grand Forks, ND; Orem, UT and in Idaho Falls, where he graduated from Idaho Falls High in 1977. Later he received an Associate degree from Eastern Idaho Vocational Technical School and attended ISU in Pocatello for two years. In high school he was a member of the Pep and Marching bands and participated in the production of "The Music Man." Scott liked to play racquetball tennis and computer games and enjoyed annual family outings to the fair in Blackfoot. Scott was a voracious reader and could almost always be found with a book. He liked to watch BYU football and Utah Jazz games and he liked to swim. Scott worked for his father at the cable TV company and tried his hand at selling Fuller Brush supplies for a short time. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and participated in the youth and Boy Scout programs. Scott is survived by his parents of Idaho Falls; two siblings, Larry Richard McDonald of Santa Ana, California and Kristine Helen (James) Streeter of Layton, Utah; seven nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Eastview 1st Ward, 2349 Virlow, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Dennis Wendt officiating. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday May 3, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Linda Harrell (Schwabe) lsdha@cableone.net Dear Dick and Helen: I am so very sorry for the loss of your son Scott. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Lind Peggy McIntire Dear Dick and Helen, I was so sad to read about Scott. You and he have fought a valiant battle. What a great example of caring you have shown the world. I think of the good old cable tv days often and wish we could turn back the clock. I love you both. Peggy McIntire, Mesa, Arizona Jay Larson Sorry to read about the passing of Scott. May the love of God temper your loss. Best wishes to you Helen and Richard. Miss you at Rotary. Mrs Sandi Watkins sandiw@comcast.net Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. Revelations 21: 4 tell us of a time when all the troubles that cause tears, will be no more. This is indeed a wonderful hope. Please take care of yourselves. Sincerely, Mrs. Watkins Marvin Nelson nelsonme1@cox.net Dear Richard and Helen, I am so sorry to here about the passing of your dear son Scott. I first met all of you while working in the Physical Therapy Department at EIRMC. Scott was such a joy and a motivation to me to be the best I could be. Please know that my thouhgts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless you and be with you always for the dedication and sacrifice you gave to help Scott.