McDonald, Anthony B. (Tony)

Tony died 12/8/16 at the age of 71. He was the husband of Joellen (Gamp) McDonald, father of Bruce (Sharon), Chris (Jenn) and Aaron (Sue) McDonald and grandfather of Abby, Maggy, Finnigan, Marlo, Lyra, Einin and Quinlan, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, great uncle and dear friend to many. He was preceded in death by his infant son Tony, parents Bruce and Katherine (Grover) McDonald, and sister Kathleen (McDonald) Lane.

Tony was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather and much loved by family and friends. He was thoughtful and thought-filled, continually studying and reading, developing a love for poetry, art and music. He was a cyclist, gardener, hiker and walker, golfer and poker player, all shared with so many others. He loved to travel, in particular to see his family. He was fun and funny, uninhibited and exuberant.

His true spiritual journey began after a diagnosis of cancer in 1998. Through reading, spiritual direction, meditation, JustFaith, twice walking the Camino de Santiago, volunteering, serving on charitable not-for-profit boards and fundraising. He dedicated himself to work for social justice and racial equality. He was in life and will continue to be a strong example for others.

He donated his body to St. Louis University Medical School. A memorial service and mass will be held on 12/27/16 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier “College” Church, 3628 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Donations in his memory may be made to Midtown Neighborhood Opportunities Corp., 1202 S. Boyle, St. Louis 63110 or St. Francis Xavier “College” Church Social Ministry, 3628 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108.