Michael Ralph McDonald

Our beloved family member, Michael Ralph McDonald, “Wambdi Wakan Hoksina” (Sacred Eagle Boy), 38 entered into eternal life on Friday, February 17, 2006 near his home at Fort Totten, North Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial for Michael will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten. Fr. Charles Leute, O.P. will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery. A Wake and Prayer Service will be held at the Crow Hill Recreation Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the Rosary Service at 8:00 p.m. The Procession to Crow Hill Recreation Center will leave from the Wal-Mart Parking Lot at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Those serving as Active Pallbearers for Mike will be Marshall DeMarce, Clayton Blueshield, Clayton Dubois, Terry Halsey, Ron Lohnes, Kevin Brown, Sam McKay and Leonard Fox. Honorary Pallbearers will be Melanie DeMarce, Bud and Renita Shaw, Kenny Wells, Allan White, Rob Greywater, Brian Thunder, Vanessa DeMarce, Nola and Carlos Lopez, Dale Fitzke, Jay Young, Lee Fox, Doris Longie, Tom Wells, Joe Teel, Jana McDonald, Rick Walking Eagle, Leah DeMarce, Art and Catherine Thompson, Clayton McCloud, Irene Littlewind, Alvin White, Barry Thunder, Alvin Foote, Todd Yankton, Dave DeMarce, Dana Yankton, Craig Brown and all of Mike’s Nieces and Nephews. Music will be provided by Mahto Brothers, Myrtle Goodleft and Elliott Ward. Mike was born to Tony and Vina (Wells) McDonald on June 17, 1967 at Garrison, ND. He was the fifth of nine children. He attended school in Fort Totten, St. Michael and Wahpeton. Mike graduated in 1985 from Fort Totten Public School. During his young years, Mike spent a lot of time with his many uncles, earning the nickname of “Sheep”. Mike took on many qualities of his family members, learning at a young age to get up each day and do something productive. He was a hard worker, a good cook and a great housekeeper. Mike had a strong personal work ethic. He cherished his family, especially all his nieces and nephews, bestowing nicknames that he thought were appropriate for them. Mike worked ever since his high school graduation as a security guard for McDonald Security at Sioux Manufacturing Corp. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching movies, listening to music, and bingo, where he was a “regular” with many bingo buddies. We will all remember Mikey as a quiet man who preferred a simple lifestyle. He never was known to hurt anyone and was good to everyone. Mike was a generous person and always gave his time and help to anyone in need. He respected his elders and accepted everyone as his friend and equal. He was a member of the Waterbuster clan and a lifelong member of Seven Dolors Parish. Mike leaves behind his family who will never forget him: Parents: Tony and Vina McDonald Brothers: Russell (Francine) McDonald and Mervel (Karen) McDonald Sisters: Antonette (Terry Halsey) McDonald Ardell (Clayton) Blueshield Mary (Ron) Lohnes Molly (Marshall) DeMarce Myra (Clayton Dubois) McDonald Frani McDonald Renita (Bud) Shaw Sr. Nancy Boushey Godchildren: Cassie McDonald, Christina Colon, Christa McDonald, Alayna Lohnes, Leandra Thomas and Palmer Hopkins. Special Nephew: Anthony Maynard Hopkins Granddaughter: Makenzie Lynn Hopkins Grandsons: Eric Wanna, Devin Littlewind and Landen Knutson Grandparents: Art and Catherine Thompson, Irene Littlewind, Selina Ironhawk, Lily Shaw, Pauline Greywater, Helena Littleghost, Elizabeth Littleghost and Elaine Robertson. Aunts and Uncles: Dinah (Roy) Aceveda, Sandra McDonald, Demus (Bernie) McDonald, Helen Yvonne White and Theresa (John) Danks. All of his relatives waiting to greet him in the spirit world are maternal grandparents, Ralph and Olive (Sherwood) Wells; paternal grandparents, Michael and Evaline (White Thunder) McDonald; brother, Duane Leon McDonald; nieces, Nelvette Lynn McDonald and Lindsey Littlewind.