Obituary of Ian Gordon MacDonald

The family of Ian MacDonald of the Dunleath district sadly announce his sudden passing on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was 68 years of age. Friends wishing may join the family for a graveside service, to be held on Friday, May 28th at 3:00p.m. at the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Ian, aged 68 passed away peacefully on Friday the 14th of May at his home and farmyard where he spent most of his life. Ian Gordon MacDonald was born in Yorkton, SK on July 5th, 1952 to Edna and John MacDonald. He grew up having all kinds of adventures on the family farm near Dunleath, SK where he went to elementary school. After elementary school Ian went to Yorkton Reginal High School and played for the Yorkton Terriers Hockey Club. From there Ian found his way to Moose Jaw, SK where he tried out and was accepted into the Moose Jaw Canucks Hockey Team but decided to attend STI school and work instead. While in Moose Jaw Ian was married and continued his journey through life. Within his marriage Ian first welcomed his first-born son Cameron followed by his second boy Stuart. Ian spent most of his time working hard and building a life for his family in Moose Jaw. Ian's work included many jobs, but much of his career was as the Mechanical Repair Shop Foreman for PFRA in Moose Jaw. His career with PFRA took him from Moose Jaw to Brandon, MB where he retired. He then moved back to the farmyard where he was raised and felt most at home. Ian was a very innovative man that could come up with way to repair any kind of machine that was broken. He was able to share that skill with many people along his path of life. Before his passing Ian was full of happiness to be able to spend time with his three grandsons of which he enjoyed teaching things around the farmyard. He was a kind soul with a good heart, and he will be remembered in our hearts with those amazing qualities. Ian leaves to cherish his memories, his sons Cameron and Stuart; his grandsons Conner, Caiden, and Coletyn; as well as many wonderful friends and extended family. Service Details. Service When: Friday, May 28th, 2021 3:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Ian MacDonald July 5, 1952 - May 14, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book