Erval McDonald
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Obituary
Erval McDonald
88, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away April 3, 2011 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born August 8, 1922 Ano, Kentucky, the son of Van and Vada Vanhook McDonald.
Erval went to grade school in Toluca, Illinois, high school in Grants, New Mexico and graduated from high school in Williams, Arizona. He served during WWII in the Naval Air Force, aboard an aircraft carrier. He flew torpedo bombers in the Atlantic area and ended his military career as a Lt. JG. He married Pat Young on May 16, 1944 in Miami, Florida. Erval was saved at the age of 27, in 1949 in Midland, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gathel Zerby.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Pat McDonald; five children Jeral McDonald and his wife Jeanine of Loveland, Colorado, Craig McDonald and his wife Rita of Columbia, Maryland, Martha Shreve and her husband Jim of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Priscilla Wetzel and her husband, Lex of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Ryan McDonald and his wife Libby of Lakeview, Arkansas; He is also survived by three granddaughters, seven grandsons, and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 - 2:00 P.M. at the Farmington Baptist Church, Farmington, Arkansas, with Preston Beeks and Glen Faulker officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. No grave side services will be held at the Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church (Stained Glass Window Memorial) - 1401 E Parks - Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Honorary pallbearers will be his Grandsons, Dwayne Flynt, Damon Wetzel, Matt Flynt, Lee Seibert, Scott McDonald, Michael McDonald, Bobby McDonald and Ed McSpadden.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
88, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away April 3, 2011 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born August 8, 1922 Ano, Kentucky, the son of Van and Vada Vanhook McDonald.
Erval went to grade school in Toluca, Illinois, high school in Grants, New Mexico and graduated from high school in Williams, Arizona. He served during WWII in the Naval Air Force, aboard an aircraft carrier. He flew torpedo bombers in the Atlantic area and ended his military career as a Lt. JG. He married Pat Young on May 16, 1944 in Miami, Florida. Erval was saved at the age of 27, in 1949 in Midland, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gathel Zerby.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Pat McDonald; five children Jeral McDonald and his wife Jeanine of Loveland, Colorado, Craig McDonald and his wife Rita of Columbia, Maryland, Martha Shreve and her husband Jim of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Priscilla Wetzel and her husband, Lex of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Ryan McDonald and his wife Libby of Lakeview, Arkansas; He is also survived by three granddaughters, seven grandsons, and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 - 2:00 P.M. at the Farmington Baptist Church, Farmington, Arkansas, with Preston Beeks and Glen Faulker officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. No grave side services will be held at the Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church (Stained Glass Window Memorial) - 1401 E Parks - Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Honorary pallbearers will be his Grandsons, Dwayne Flynt, Damon Wetzel, Matt Flynt, Lee Seibert, Scott McDonald, Michael McDonald, Bobby McDonald and Ed McSpadden.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
the Farmington Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 57, Space 190
General
Aug 8, 1922
Apr 3, 2011
88
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Tributes
our prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Erval was a kind and gracious gentleman.
J.l. And Debbie Flynt
So sorry for your loss. May God walk with you and bless you through this troubled time.
Roger And Carol Hulse - Freind
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray God will give you peace in all things.
Thelma (phelan) Eiland - Classmate Of Martha
I loved to hear Erval sing and play his accordion. Even as his sight declined he would sing from deep down in his soul the words God etched in his heart. I still have a picture of Erval and I singing together. And he was always urging me to play the piano. Mom and I will always cherish the memories of attending church with Erval and Pat. He will be greatly missed in this world, but I know he and Jack are rejoicing with the Angels in Heaven as they wait for the rest of us.
Linda Racey - Friend
Erval was my favorite uncle. I have many fond memories of times I spent with him and Pat and family. I remember he bought my bicycle when I was a young girl. I spent some time with him, Pat, Jeral and Craig in Midland, CA and we would go swimming at Rainos (spelling?) on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. I went to a church camp in Granite Dells, AZ with them. What a special family. I love you all. Judy
Judy Slater - Niece
My heart is with you all tomorrow during visitation and Friday when Uncle Erval is laid to rest. Marty was right, he always had a smile on his face, and tried to make everyone feel welcome. Great memories of Erval and proud to be a part of his loving McDonald family.
Karen Cashion - Great Niece
My prayers are with Pat and the rest of the family. I remember him singing all the time and his gentle character. Nothing but fond memories of the times I got to visit with him. God Bless
Steve Slater - Great Nephew
I had not known Erval very long but I found him to be a kind, gentle, Christian man. I am glad to call him my friend and neighbor.God Bless you, Pat and all your family. I am sure you have many wonderful memories.Sincerely, Macil Renfroe
Macil Renfroe - Friend
We lift up your family in prayer during this bitter-sweet time. We rejoice that your dad is in glory and praise God for the hope and comfort He gives.
Linda & Michael Nielsen - Friends Of Craig
Were so sorry for your loss, your in our prayers. Cindy Duncan, Sarah Looney, Clarence & Lajoyce Duncan & Bettye Ann Duncan-Kisor
Cindy Duncan - Friend Of Ryan, Libby, Lee & Shannon
My sympathies for the loss of your father. You will be in my prayers.
Jennifer Grandon
Jennifer Grandon - Friend
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Cindy Duncan, Sarah Looney, Clarence & Lajoyce Duncan & Bettye Ann Duncan-Kisor
Cindy Duncan - Friend-Ryan, Libby,lee & Shannon
Although I never met Erval, my mother had a picture of him as a child. My mother was the youngest sister of Erval's maternal grandmother, Mary Maude Chaney..
I pray God gives you comfort in the days ahead.
Best regards,
Denton Hargis
Denton Hargis - Cousin
Mr. and Mrs. McDonald raised a terrific son in Craig and their three sons. We are very sorry for this sudden loss of a husband and father but are glad of the faith that you all share.
Bill And Pam Musser - Friends Of Craig And Rita
I will miss you greatly Grandpa. I loved to listen to you sing and play the piano and accordian. Even though I am greiving I can still find comfort knowing he can praise God with his music. Grandpa was a great man of God and he has left a great legacy for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. My love to all my family there celebrating his life here and his new life in heaven. xoxo
Heather, Alan, Abby Sisneros - Granddaughter
Ryan, I only got to know your Dad when he was living in Lakeview but I do know he was a very sweet and kind person. I have walked previously in your shoes with the death of my father and also my mother so I know what you are going through. Someday you will meet again and probably do some fishing if I were to place any bets. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family on this very troubling day.
Jan And Doyle Burch - Friends Of Ryan And Libby
Sending prayers to the family for your loss. My mother was Erval's aunt, even though he was older then she was, as she was the youngest daughter of Mary Maude Whitaker.My mother had very fond memories of Erval and it was a picture that she had of him that I posted on Facebook. He visited her in Md.
Joan Jones - Relation - Cousin
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
the Farmington Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 57, Space 190
General
Aug 8, 1922
Apr 3, 2011
88
Documents