Dougals William Donaldson's Obituary
Douglas William Donaldson, age 88, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Westlake Village Skilled Nursing Home in Westlake. He was born on July 2, 1931 in Lakewood, Ohio to Phyllis and William E. Donaldson.
He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1949 and went on to graduate from Kent State University with a degree in teaching in 1953. He taught history at Eastern Heights Junior High for 30 years. Douglas coached football and basketball most of those years.
He enjoyed traveling to American historical sites and sports.
He is survived by his daughters, Debra Donaldson MD of Burlingame, CA and Susan RN (Brad) Beckett of North Ridgeville, grandchildren, Dr. David O.D.M.S. (Cara) Beckett. Dr. Rachel Beckett DMD.
Douglas was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Donaldson on February 14, 2020, parents William and Phyllis (nee Tarbet) Donaldson.
Private interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland.
The family requests donations be made to the Lorain County Food bank in his memory, www.secondharvestfoodbank.org
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