Judy McDonald's Obituary
Sign Judy's Guest Book: Registry for Judy McDonald Judy Eileen McDonald, 76, of Ames was born October 20, 1944 in Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada and passed away February 17, 2021 in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center. She was the second of two children born to Garnet Coulter of Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada; and Ida (Beureguard) Coulter of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada. She met the love of her life Clifford James McDonald (born in Sintaluta, Saskatchewan, Canada) in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. They were married June 30, 1971 and together raised two boys, Kelly (Nicole) McDonald born in London, Ontario, Canada now residing in Bettendorf, Iowa and Bradley (Holly) McDonald born in Goderich, Ontario, Canada now residing in Ames, Iowa. She was proud of her children and her grandchildren Devin, Faith, Brendan, Noelle, William, Ruby and her great-granddaughter Scarlett. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, live music and writing notes to all. Judy loved her family, conversation, making all feel welcome and an ice cold Stella. Her witty character is often and fondly remembered by those who knew her. Judy was known for working hard raising two boys, running the family businesses and being a devoted wife. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law Rose (Zaba) Zimmer and her sister Jeannie (Coulter) Gibson. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Lung Association. Join the family in honoring Judy on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa; with Pastor Bryan Simmons officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Masks are required. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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