Gordon MacDonald

Birth date: Aug 19, 1917 Death date: May 30, 2016

Gordon MacDonald, long-time Richardson, TX, resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:17 PM on Monday, May 30th, 2016. He was 98. Born in Cambridge, Mass August 19th, 1917, he spent early years in Lyonsbrook, Read Obituary

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Mike Vinson

302w ago

I met Gordon when he was doing freight inspections for export sea containers. He would drive his not new Cadillac to our office and he had a difficult time managing our stairs but you would think he had reached Heaven each time he landed on our floor. He never complained - in fact, he exuded joy even when it took us 2hrs to load the container. He rewarded us with his big smile, a song or two in the saw and a hand full of salvation pamphlets. He was a walking package of JOY. I still think of him often when my day isnt perfect, Gordon was filled with Jesus all the time and that was enough for him.
I often thought he couldnt be a real person and we were getting our inspections done by an angel. It is 2020 now several years past his death and 20 years since I’ve seen him but just like Jesus, he lives in my heart. What a great example... he lived.
Mike Vinson

Classie

431w ago

Gordon was longtime friend and supporter of Bill Glass Ministries (Bill Glass Behind the Walls). Praying for the family and friends and praising Jesus that Gordon is living eternally with Him.

Lara Goins

431w ago

I thought playing a saw was something people used to do and nobody ever did. Then one day, he pulled out a chair, pulled out his saw and started to play. It was such a treat!

Greg Boothe

495w ago

Mr. Gordon was a great mentor for me in my life and showed me so much about the LORD. I met him when I worked for ALARM as he would bring eggs to the Musekura family. He was so friendly he invited me to his house and would enjoy dinners together as he would drive me places in his Cadillac barely seeing over the steering wheel. He also gave me one of his musical saws and taught me how to play a few tunes on it. He will be greatly missed though I rejoice knowing his journey is over now that he is with his LORD. – Greg Boothe

Elizabeth Shaffner

495w ago

Dear Gordon was a truly great Godly man who touch and reached many lives for our Lord. He never hesitated to reach out to others, would pray for them the instant that he would be aware of a need. My beloved Terry called him Dad and our Shaffner family all have many wonderful memories of times spent with him. We all saw him often when we lived in Richardson. His enthusiasm for life, that all would know God's unconditional love, welcoming smile and touch will be greatly missed. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we all celebrate a life well lived.

The Hudgens, The Boohers And The Gournays

495w ago

The Hudgens, The Boohers and The Gournays purchased the Basket of Memories for the family of Gordon MacDonald.

Tosha West

495w ago

I do remember him being the sweetest most kind man I have ever met. I am blessed to have been able to know him. I know he's probably in Heaven dancing with the angels and having an amazing time. God please wrap your arms around everyone who loves him and knew him especially everyone in the MacDonald family. Lord bless them for I've never met and more amazing loving family than them.

Fred Mayes

495w ago

I met Gordon MacDonald in 1965 when he moved to Texas. Actually, I met his son, John in high school band first. John and I became good friends, and it wasn't long before I met his parents. From John's behavior, it was clear that his parents had a strict moral code. So when I met John's dad, I expected a sterned faced curmudgeon. But the man I met was friendly and caring, strict only in his moral code. For some reason, my friends and I gave our parents nicknames. I don't remember who coined it, but we gave John's dad the name, "Papa G.G." Of course, we never called him that, but the name stuck. I heard him preach once, and what I remember was his sincerity. You knew that he was passionate to spread God's word to everyone. And yet, he was not a high-pressure evangelist–just a sincere one who wanted you to hear the Truth. I moved to Maryland in 1970 and rarely saw him after that, but one occasion wad memorable. I was on a college search trip with my son, Vitaly, on the way to Baylor. I wanted Vitaly to meet John, and he was gracious and offered for us to stay with him. Vitaly took an instant liking to John, and Vitaly got to meet Rev. MacDonald for Sunday dinner. Over 90 by then (2011), he connected with Vitaly. We went back to his house, and he got out his saw and played some hymns. He gave Vitaly a CD he had made of "saw songs." When I told Vitaly yesterday that Papa G.G. had died, we were in the car with another student in Vitaly's conservatory. He told her about the saw songs, and he clearly remembered John's dad quite fondly. On that same visit, it became clear he hadn't lost any of his mental abilities or zeal for God. John and I got to talking about high school teachers, and I mentioned that one of them was the only person I had not been able to forgive. John's dad replied, "We'll, it's probably hurting you more than it is her." I realized he was right, but I never realized to what degree. Years later, a pastor made what I realized was an even more extreme reality: "refusing to forgive is like swallowing poison and hoping the other person dies." We have lost a true saint in Gordon Gardner MacDonald, and I am glad to have had this opportunity to honor him. Fred Mayes

Restland Of Dallas

495w ago

Blooming Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Gordon MacDonald.

Fred D.

495w ago

Fred D. purchased the Crystal Cross Bouquet for the family of Gordon MacDonald.

Fred Mayes

495w ago

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