Herbert "Andy" MCDONALD

Herbert Anderson (Andy) McDonald was born in Eureka, Montana on April 27, 1930. He passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025.

Andy is lovingly remembered by his children, Aaron (Tracey) McDonald, Heather (Blake) Serafini, Sandra (Ken) Kniert, and Cameron (Kim) McDonald.

He was a proud grandfather (Grandpa Mac) to: Kyle (Jamie), Colter (Jan), Adam (Diana), Jared, Shane (Cate), Skye (Darren), Kurt (Autumn), and Laura (Pierce). Great-grandfather to: Kade, Lukas, Morgan, Maverick, Aspen, Salem, Indigo, Haulder, and Vienna.

He will be missed by Dorothy Durham; his sister-in-law, and Rosemary Pfaff; his cherished companion.

Andy was predeceased by his wife Isabel (Durham); parents, Jack, and Belle McDonald; brothers, Tom, Doug, and Bob McDonald, and sister, Ruth McLeod.

Andy devoted his life to his family and the ranch. He was an active member and leader in 4-H, Waldo Stockbreeders, BC Cattlemen Association, Kootenay Livestock Association, Society for Range Management, Masonic Lodge, RDEK, Tobacco Valley Rodeo and Pineridge Roping Club. He enjoyed his time calf roping, team roping as well as checking in on the cattle on the range. He loved spending his time with his children and cheering on his grandchildren at any event they participated in. He consistently requested updates on his great-grandchildren.

He was a wealth of knowledge and loved to tell a tale. He was proud and humble of his accomplishments.

Andy was immensely proud of all his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He loved and cherished them all.

He had an incredibly happy and full life. He loved to socialize with everyone and anyone that would listen, and most of all loved a good game of cribbage.

Andy lived and loved life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

The family would like to thank all the friends and family who came for a visit, the Rocky Mountain Village staff, and Dr. Soetaert. You all made this last year special.

Andy would say “Everyday was a good day". So please, have a beer or a shot of scotch for Andy.

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