Donald L. McPherson
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Donald L. McPherson, 71, of Quarryville, died on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital after battling ALS. He was the beloved husband of Judy Soulliard McPherson with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Avondale, he was the son of the late Horace and Katherine Connor McPherson.
Donald was an area resident all his life and graduate of the Oxford High School. He was employed, for over 31 years, by General Motors in Wilmington, DE. He also was employed as Chief of Police in Elk Twp. in the 1960's and early 1970's and the Solanco School District as a crossing guard during his early retirement.
Don was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church, lifetime member of the Oxford Fire Company, founder of the Ox-Grove Youth Bowling League, member of the Eagles Club and he served as a fire policeman with the Quarryville, Oxford and Bart Fire Companies.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children; Donald McPherson and wife Rebecca of Port Deposit, MD and Alison McPherson of Quarryville, two grandsons Craig and Steven, one great granddaughter Lily, three siblings; John McPherson and wife Norma of Seaford, DE, Irene, wife of Mitchell Delp of Oxford and Rose Comer of Rising Sun, MD, brother-in-law Chuck Soulliard and his beloved dog Daisy.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 East Locust Street Oxford, PA 19363.
Condolences
Judy and Ali, I am so
Judy and Ali,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you both in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of your
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr.McPherson was the best bowling coach ever!
blessings
Dear Judy and family, Rick and I are so sad to hear of your loss. He is no longer in pain and with the Lord. Please know that we care.
Rick and Lynda Eshelman
Ali & Family - May the Lord
Ali & Family - May the Lord continue to wrap His arms around you all! He is now released from his earthly body and is free.
I'm sorry to hear of Don's passing
I will miss seeing Don's smiling face. He made my work day brighter and was one of my favorite residents.
Faith, Love & Strength
It's faith that lifts us up, love that brings us comfort, and strength that allows us to move on. May you be touched by the healing power of prayer, feel the warmth of those who love you, and realize you have the courage to carry on.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
-Beav
Sorry
To the McPherson Family, I am sorry to read of Donnie's illness and death.
My husband was Kate's cousin and she was Godmother to my youngest son.
I have many fond memories of Donnie. Our family would often visit on Friday evenings at the farm. Occasionally I would bring up trays of homemade pizza for our families to share when the kids were young.
We would sit in the car and toot the horn for Donnie or Rinnie to come out and clear our paths to the house because we were all afraid of the mean barnyard goose!
I hope memories bring you joy and laughter, shared love lifts you and knowing he is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus comfort you.
God Bless,
Adeline Conner
Sympathy
Judy and family,
So saddened to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dear Judy & Family, We are so
Dear Judy & Family,
We are so sad to have learned of your loss. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Donnie was a good guy who did great things and had a good life. We hope that the memoires of the happier times past will soon replace the sorrow that you are currently feeling. We are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Wayne & Mary Anne Reisler and family