Doug Mcdonald

Salina, Utah - Rollo “Douglas” McDonald, Mac or Old Dog, 88, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado left this world, Saturday, April 14, 2018. His spirit was released from his worn out body and is now exploring the universe. He lived the life that Hunter S Thompson quoted: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 12th at LDS Church, 87 S 100 E, Salina, Utah. Viewing 11:00-12:30. Burial with military honors accorded by the Salina American Lgeion Post #36 and the Utah Honor Guard will follow at the Aurora City Cemetery in Aurora, Utah. Doug, our beloved father, brother, uncle and friends of many flew away on Eagle’s Wings from this world April 14th, 2018. Doug is survived by his daughter Cindy Stewart (Kent) Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Granddaughter Jamie Grace of Ankeny, Iowa, Great-Grandson Tristan Lovell, Great-Granddaughter Jaiden Lovell of Ankeny, Iowa. Granddaughter Danette Stark of Phoenix Arizona. Son Daniel McDonald New Castle, Colorado. Daughter-in-law Nicoletta McDonald, Grand Daughter Joy McDonald, Great-grandson Justin. Daughter Jennie McDonald, Great-Grandson Matteo, Great-Granddaughter Lisa, sister Dolores Evensen Las Gatos, California and countless family and friends around the world. He is preceded in death by his son, Rollo Douglas McDonald Jr. His parents Clarence & Edith McDonald and brothers Norman Sr and Bruce McDonald. He graduated from Salina High School and it has been said that “only” three teachers retired after teaching Doug his senior year. Doug was a proud 50 plus year Elks Club member of Aspen, Colorado. Doug volunteered his services in the US Army during the Korean War. He met his former wife Glenda McKinney and after the war they moved to Aspen Colorado and they owned and operated McDonald’s Texaco in the 50’s & 60’s. He was fond of saying a phrase he coined “Do you know how I got this way?” then he would answer “women.” His ridiculous sense of humor brought laughter to so many that will not be forgotten. Doug took no fashion clues from anyone. His signature every day look was his Jockey sweat pants and matching top and a very old pair of tennis shoes just because they were comfortable. Yes, he always had a new pair at home. Comfort was key. He always looked forward to his 4th of July barbecue and rodeo at his home in Salina Utah with his friends and relatives. Doug loved his home in Salina that he grew up in as a child. The dusty old house which was part of the old Mormon fort still has his parents old 1930’s appliances. Something else he didn’t replace, because they still worked. He also loved winters in his little house in Ajo Arizona where he would golf every day and where he also competed in many tournaments. Doug had been an excellent athlete his entire life. As a young man he could walk a block on his hands. Doug also enjoyed watching and playing golf with his friends at Palisades Golf Course in Utah. He didn’t believe one should pay more than $7.00 for 18 holes and a cart. According to Doug women didn’t belong on the golf course unless it was either his daughter or granddaughters. He was not one to sit still and you could see him every single day driving up and down every single street in Salina, Utah from sun up to sun down. Sometimes he would park at the city park and watch the deer. Anyone that knows Doug knew that he loved feeding the birds and squirrels. It has also been told that he would throw cats up into the trees. Some days Doug could be found either napping on his brother Bruce’s couch with Bruce sitting in a chair next to him sound asleep or asleep in the barber’s chair right next to the sleeping barber. Utah Independent bank was another daily stop to make sure he had a couple of 20’s he could give away and to also sneak a pocketful of free suckers. Doug loved cheap fast food restaurants and mostly processed foods. His favorite meal was bacon and ice cream in any order, at any time and at any meal or a piece of toast with a healthy serving of jam at breakfast. His first stop every morning was at Barrett’s Market to pick up a couple of slices of fresh bacon and tell a joke or two with their employees. He liked to tease his daughter over her fashionable holey jeans that she wore while drinking her five dollar Starbuck that’s costs him the same as an entire can of coffee. He could just never understand today’s inflation. Doug had few regrets in life other than not spending more time with his family. He definitely didn’t regret stealing any of the vegetables and watermelons from the farmers’ fields as a youth because it made for wonderful stories being told to his children and grandchildren. A special thank you to Hospice of the Valley and Creekside Assisted Living both of Glenwood Springs, Colorado for their loving care and support. Thanks also to At Home Health Care and Hospice of Salina, Utah. Funeral directors: Springer Turner Richfield, and Salina,Utah and Farnum Holt Glenwood Springs, Colorado.