Alan Macdonald

Alan Macdonald 88, of Bonita Springs, FL died Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Naples, FL. He was born in 1926 in Danville, IL a son of the late Alan and Ida (Matttis) Macdonald. Alan had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 1996 coming from 27 years in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and a member for 58 years of the Society of Automotive Engineers. In 1948, Alan received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. After college he was employed by Allith Corp in Danville, IL, eventually becoming a co-owner and Vice President, designing and manufacturing parts for heavy equipment companies. .In 1969, he moved his family to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands purchasing Roe-Win Corp, a heavy equipment rental company. He sold the company in 1994. He was an avid boater and a life member of the U.S. Power Squadron for which he held many voluntary positions including Port Captain, District Commander and National Education Officer. He taught boating safety classes. He was a Commodore of the St. Croix Yacht Club and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in St. Croix. He was honored when two of his boats, Big Mac and Merrimac II, graced the jacket of an issue of The Ensign, the magazine of the US Power Squadron. He was a member of the Atwill Memorial Chapel in Northport Point, MI and of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Alan is survived by his five children, Alan (Debra) Macdonald of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Margaret Kendall of Portage, MI, Michael (Kristine) Macdonald of Brookings, OR, Scott Macdonald of Costa Mesa, CA and Tracy Macdonald of White Lake, MI; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley A. Macdonald in 2006. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held this summer at Northport Point, MI where he spent his last 57 summers. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Best Friends Animal Society, the Atwill Memorial Chapel, or the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home (239) 992-4982.

Alan Macdonald

August 21, 1926 - January 25, 2015