Donald McDonald Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on November 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Donald McDonald (Abilene, Texas). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Corrine Boyd McDonald and Dr. Donald McDonald. He is survived by: his great-uncle Don Weatherby; his wife Rebecca Rawls (Becky); his daughter Anne; his caregivers, Brenda Lindsey, Holly Mansur, Jordan Lagunas and Pam Bryan; his son-in-law Tom Tripp; and his sister Emily Arnot. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
He served the zoo in many capacities--as the zoo society president and treasurer as well as treasurer of the Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation. He received the Lionhearted Award in 1988 for continuing outstanding contributions to Abilene Zoological Society and was recognized at a special dinner in 2016 for his 50 years of devoted service to the zoo.
