Timothy Lee McDonald, 71, of Grayland passed away at Aberdeen, Washington, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. He was born Sept. 26, 1948, to John and Elaine McDonald. The family lived in Grayland and a few years in Sitka, Alaska. Upon returning to the Harbor he graduated from Ocosta High School in 1966.

Tim joined the Army in 1966, where he received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam. Returning from the war he was a staff sergeant until his discharge in 1969. On Oct. 11, 1975, Tim married the love of his life, Janet Bizer. They were married for 35 years until Janet’s death in 2009.

In 1977, Tim moved the family to Skagway, Alaska, where he taught elementary school and coached wrestling until his retirement in 1997. Tim and Janet returned to the Harbor to enjoy retirement.

He was a lifetime member of the Skagway, Alaska, Elks Lodge as well as the Westport VFW, Post 3057. Tim’s most favorite pastime was watching his grandson, Kobe, play sports. He never missed a game. He also enjoyed walking his grand dogs and had become quite the world traveler.

Tim is survived by his son, Erik (Brandi) McDonald, Tokeland; two daughters: Sarah (Keith) Beck, Westport and M’Liss (Rodney) Roraback, Forest Grove, Oregon; a brother: Clifford (Debbie) McDonald, Ocosta; a sister: Christine Davis, Grayland; and also five grandchildren: Luke, Ethan, Aidan, Jenna and Kobe.

A potluck and celebration of his life is being planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Westport VFW, Post 3057.

The family suggests memorials may be made to PAWS, P.O. Box 451, Aberdeen, WA 98520.

A card of condolence with a message or a memory may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen