McDonald Doris Marie “Dorty”
December 10, 2008
McDonald, Doris Marie “Dorty”, 75, retired registered nurse, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Preceded in death by brothers, Maurice, Richard and Duane Maher. Survivors: husband, Patrick “Packy”; children, Kelly (Bill Jackson) McDonald of San Francisco, Casey (Mike) Findley of Omaha, NE, Paddy (Michelle) McDonald of Wichita, Terry (Teresa) McDonald of Wichita, Molly (Dan) Haske of Omaha, NE, Kerry (Jim) Hughes of Omaha, NE; brothers, Marvin Maher of Omaha, NE, Martin Maher of Sidney, IA; sisters, Leona Travis of Sidney, IA and Grace Hebenstreit of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Mitch, Lucy and Quinn Findley, Daegan and Declan McDonald, Anna Hughes, Louis Haske. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211 and Creighton University School of Nursing, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68178. Downing Lahey East Chapel.
Rosary will be 7 pm Friday, Dec. 12th, at Church of The Magdalen.
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Casey, I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a special lady. Please know that I’m thinking about you and your family at this difficult time.
Dear Paddy & Family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Dorty was a wonderful person and a great Mom. She was/is an inspiration for all of us raising families. I think we all learned a thing or two watching her manage the McDonald Clan. Warmest Regards, Lynn McVay
Dear McDonald Family, thank you for sharing Dorty’s lovely Mass today. I know she would have been very pleased. The Irish Eyes send off was particularly appropriate. One of the things I will remember about her was the twinkle that was always in her eye…especially when she talked about her family. May God bless and keep you.
Dear Paddy, I just found out about your mother. I am very sorry to hear the news. She will lay to rest in peace just a few yards from my father. Please call me if you need anytihing. John wilson 816-805-4420
Dear Friends, Your wife/mother was such a dear Christian lady. Norris and I so enjoyed watching this family grow up on Cascades Ct and having you as babysitters too. I saw Dorty at Norris’s service in August and only got to talk to her briefly but was so appreciative that she and Packy had been there. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will be comforted with family and friends. The hope that Cory,his wife Megan and Carly and I have is that we will be reunited with Norris again someday in heaven. May you cling to that awesome hope too. With love, Shelley Cooper
Packy, Kelly, Casey, Paddy, Terry, Molly & Kerry, Please, Please know you and all your families are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful friend and neighbor Dorty was for so many years to our entire family! Those Dresden days are still so special to us all. Richard joins me, as do Jennifer, Jeff and Missy, in sending our love and deepest sympathies to you all! May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Janice
Dear Packy and Family, We are so very shocked and saddened by Dorty’s passing. She was such a very important part of our family while our children were growing up. She will be greatly missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Sincerely, Bob Burgess, Mark, Melissa and Debbie Burgess Roode
To the McDonald, Maher families… Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I remember when, as a young girl growing up as neighbors to the Maher family, Dortie was one of my idols. I thought she was such a neat person! Through the years we did not keep in touch, but I have memories of the beautiful lady she was and I treasure those. As I write this message, I can still see her picture when she was Sidney Rodeo Queen, a well deserved honor. With the memories we have to hold to, our loved ones remain close until we meet again. Hold tight to those…and know that she has many friends who are sharing in your sorrow. Sincerely, Sharon Payne Barrett and family Sidney, IA 51652
Packy, Kelly, Casey, Paddy and all, I always thought you were so blessed to have Dorty in your family, she was always a gracious and caring person. I so enjoyed whenever she was around, as a volunteer or a Mom…I’m sure Paddy remembers those times! Please accept my condolences.
Packy, Kelly, Paddy, Casey, Terry, Molly, Kerry Kate, respective mates, and grandchildren: we are saddened that Dorty is not going to be with us anymore. She was a vital source of kindness and motherly-ness to everyone. Ann Brown (VA RN) told me this evening that Dorty always called her ‘Ann Dear’ and made her feel loved. Ann doesn’t own a pc and she wanted me to let you know how much SHE loved Dorty. Anyone one who knew Dorty always felt special being in her presence and having her twinkle comfort and cheer them. She and I laughed and supported each other through many tribulations at work–I could never have made it through working in Hemodialysis without Dorty. When I talked to my mom this evening she remembered Dorty’s prayers for my stepdad when he was dying of lung cancer. My stepdad always had the highest regard for her–he worked at VA, too, and knew Dorty for a long time before he got so ill. I have such a long list of memories of Dorty, her wisdom, generosity of spirit, and happiness. Dick and I send all of you our condolences. My memories of Dorty will alway be in my heart. She was a wonderful matriarch of a wonderful clan of McDonalds. Our love and thoughts are with Dorty and with all of you. Pam and Dick Gadberry
Dear Packy and Paddy. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dorty. She was one of the Sweetest women I have known. My Mom and Dad thought she could almost walk on Water!!! Mom said she is thinking about you. You are in our Hearts and Prayers.
To Dorty’s Family: I met Dorty over 10 years ago at the VA Hospital. I can’t say enough about the kind of person she was. She was kind hearted, loving, and accepting. She was supportive and never hesitated to teach me the things she knew. She always encouraged me to challenge myself within my profession. She always talked with love and admiration about her family. She was the kind of person who inspired everyone around her to be their very best. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…God Bless you. Heather Brown (Giltner).
I had the privlidge of working with Dorty at the VA hospital. She was the sweetest person I’ve ever known. Dorty was sunshine on two legs. She ALWAYS had a smile and a kind word for everyone she came in contact with. She treated veterans and co-workers with love and respect. She made everyone feel as if they were a family member. She was a blessing to everyone. This angel will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dearest McDonald Family, Jim, Christy, Joe and I send our sincerest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother. She was always so kind to us and we know she added so much to the beauty of the world. She died on Emily Dickinson’s birthday, so the following poem may be of comfort. God bless all of you. XXXVI. Farewell. TIE the strings to my life, my Lord, Then I am ready to go! Just a look at the horses — Rapid! That will do! Put me in on the firmest side, So I shall never fall; For we must ride to the Judgment, And it’s partly down hill. But never I mind the bridges, And never I mind the sea; Held fast in everlasting race By my own choice and thee. Good-by to the life I used to live, And the world I used to know; And kiss the hills for me, just once; Now I am ready to go!
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