Gregory A. McDonald, 58, of Columbia went on to complete his life’s journey on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.
No services are planned at his request.
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Originally from Arlington, Va., he completed his doctorate degree in molecular microbiology at the University of Virginia and completed his postdoctoral work at Rocky Mountain National Institutes of Health, now part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
He was awarded the Public Health Service Special Recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for research in the development of a recombinant vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, in addition to having work published in several well-regarded scientific journals.
Later in his career, he spent 14 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was a tenured professor for the last seven years. He later pursued teaching, becoming a favorite at Missouri Military Academy for nine years.
His love of children and his competitive spirit were demonstrated by his joy in coaching his own children, grandchildren and many others in baseball and football, his favorite sports.
A Renaissance man who could challenge the best on any topic and take their money at the poker table with a smile, Gregory also loved camping, playing baseball and football, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He loved coaching and teaching the students at MMA, but loved his own kids the most. From Boy Scouts to board games and Nerf war, despite his serious demeanor, he loved to play. Gregory enjoyed studying and teaching Qi Gong and other healing arts, enabling him to connect with and touch the lives of many.
He loved his family near and far. His cousins and high school friends were like his siblings. He was married to his best friend, Annette, for 32 years and she will miss him dearly. He also loved his children, Jason and Marjorie, immensely and was proud to be their father.
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter; grandchildren, Braedyn and Julius of Columbia; his parents, William and Eleanor McDonald of Arlington, Va.; his mother-in-law, Francine Howard of Columbia; his brother- and sister-in-law, James and Maria Howard of Brazil; and family in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the Carolinas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Martin; and his grandmother, Marjorie Taylor.
Gregory left many family and friends who loved him and will sorely miss him.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Gregory’s name to Alumni Scholarship Fund, Missouri Military Academy, Office of Development, 204 N. Grand St., Mexico, Mo., 65265.
No services are planned at his request.
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McDonald
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Originally from Arlington, Va., he completed his doctorate degree in molecular microbiology at the University of Virginia and completed his postdoctoral work at Rocky Mountain National Institutes of Health, now part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
He was awarded the Public Health Service Special Recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for research in the development of a recombinant vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, in addition to having work published in several well-regarded scientific journals.
Later in his career, he spent 14 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was a tenured professor for the last seven years. He later pursued teaching, becoming a favorite at Missouri Military Academy for nine years.
His love of children and his competitive spirit were demonstrated by his joy in coaching his own children, grandchildren and many others in baseball and football, his favorite sports.
A Renaissance man who could challenge the best on any topic and take their money at the poker table with a smile, Gregory also loved camping, playing baseball and football, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He loved coaching and teaching the students at MMA, but loved his own kids the most. From Boy Scouts to board games and Nerf war, despite his serious demeanor, he loved to play. Gregory enjoyed studying and teaching Qi Gong and other healing arts, enabling him to connect with and touch the lives of many.
He loved his family near and far. His cousins and high school friends were like his siblings. He was married to his best friend, Annette, for 32 years and she will miss him dearly. He also loved his children, Jason and Marjorie, immensely and was proud to be their father.
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter; grandchildren, Braedyn and Julius of Columbia; his parents, William and Eleanor McDonald of Arlington, Va.; his mother-in-law, Francine Howard of Columbia; his brother- and sister-in-law, James and Maria Howard of Brazil; and family in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the Carolinas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Martin; and his grandmother, Marjorie Taylor.
Gregory left many family and friends who loved him and will sorely miss him.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Gregory’s name to Alumni Scholarship Fund, Missouri Military Academy, Office of Development, 204 N. Grand St., Mexico, Mo., 65265.
Gregory A. McDonald, 58, of Columbia went on to complete his life’s journey on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.
No services are planned at his request.
fr_A09_McDonaldOBIT_0206.jpg
McDonald
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Originally from Arlington, Va., he completed his doctorate degree in molecular microbiology at the University of Virginia and completed his postdoctoral work at Rocky Mountain National Institutes of Health, now part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
He was awarded the Public Health Service Special Recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for research in the development of a recombinant vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, in addition to having work published in several well-regarded scientific journals.
Later in his career, he spent 14 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was a tenured professor for the last seven years. He later pursued teaching, becoming a favorite at Missouri Military Academy for nine years.
His love of children and his competitive spirit were demonstrated by his joy in coaching his own children, grandchildren and many others in baseball and football, his favorite sports.
A Renaissance man who could challenge the best on any topic and take their money at the poker table with a smile, Gregory also loved camping, playing baseball and football, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He loved coaching and teaching the students at MMA, but loved his own kids the most. From Boy Scouts to board games and Nerf war, despite his serious demeanor, he loved to play. Gregory enjoyed studying and teaching Qi Gong and other healing arts, enabling him to connect with and touch the lives of many.
He loved his family near and far. His cousins and high school friends were like his siblings. He was married to his best friend, Annette, for 32 years and she will miss him dearly. He also loved his children, Jason and Marjorie, immensely and was proud to be their father.
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter; grandchildren, Braedyn and Julius of Columbia; his parents, William and Eleanor McDonald of Arlington, Va.; his mother-in-law, Francine Howard of Columbia; his brother- and sister-in-law, James and Maria Howard of Brazil; and family in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the Carolinas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Martin; and his grandmother, Marjorie Taylor.
Gregory left many family and friends who loved him and will sorely miss him.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Gregory’s name to Alumni Scholarship Fund, Missouri Military Academy, Office of Development, 204 N. Grand St., Mexico, Mo., 65265.
No services are planned at his request.
fr_A09_McDonaldOBIT_0206.jpg
McDonald
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Originally from Arlington, Va., he completed his doctorate degree in molecular microbiology at the University of Virginia and completed his postdoctoral work at Rocky Mountain National Institutes of Health, now part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
He was awarded the Public Health Service Special Recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for research in the development of a recombinant vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, in addition to having work published in several well-regarded scientific journals.
Later in his career, he spent 14 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was a tenured professor for the last seven years. He later pursued teaching, becoming a favorite at Missouri Military Academy for nine years.
His love of children and his competitive spirit were demonstrated by his joy in coaching his own children, grandchildren and many others in baseball and football, his favorite sports.
A Renaissance man who could challenge the best on any topic and take their money at the poker table with a smile, Gregory also loved camping, playing baseball and football, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He loved coaching and teaching the students at MMA, but loved his own kids the most. From Boy Scouts to board games and Nerf war, despite his serious demeanor, he loved to play. Gregory enjoyed studying and teaching Qi Gong and other healing arts, enabling him to connect with and touch the lives of many.
He loved his family near and far. His cousins and high school friends were like his siblings. He was married to his best friend, Annette, for 32 years and she will miss him dearly. He also loved his children, Jason and Marjorie, immensely and was proud to be their father.
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter; grandchildren, Braedyn and Julius of Columbia; his parents, William and Eleanor McDonald of Arlington, Va.; his mother-in-law, Francine Howard of Columbia; his brother- and sister-in-law, James and Maria Howard of Brazil; and family in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the Carolinas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Martin; and his grandmother, Marjorie Taylor.
Gregory left many family and friends who loved him and will sorely miss him.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Gregory’s name to Alumni Scholarship Fund, Missouri Military Academy, Office of Development, 204 N. Grand St., Mexico, Mo., 65265.
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