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Darin James McDonald

Boise, ID

June 11, 1973 - April 26, 2024

Jun 11, 1973 - Apr 26, 2024

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Mom Mcdonald

John Darden

Tien Friedberg

Jenn Hofmann

Shelly Freis

Kevin McDonald

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Mom Mcdonald

Cousin gatherings once a year. 💕 Cousin gatherings once a year. 💕 Cousin gatherings once a year. 💕

Tien Friedberg

He loved and looked forward to the yearly cousins gathering. He loved and looked forward to the yearly cousins gathering. He loved and looked forward to the yearly cousins gathering.... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

John Darden

Pam Monday

Diane Reichenbach

Shelly Freis

Bret Livesay

Tien Friedberg

Jenn Hofmann

Kristine Hughes

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Mom Mcdonald

Darin was an artist, but never thought himself one. He was talented and spent hours with his broken arm to... Read more Darin was an artist, but never thought himself one. He was talented and spent hours with his broken arm to make beautiful pictures.... Read more Darin was an artist, but never thought himself one.... Read more

Tien Friedberg

Agreed. Darin was a true artist. His pieces were so creative & detailed. Agreed. Darin was a true artist. His pieces were so creative & detailed. Agreed. Darin was a true artist. His pieces were so... Read more

Kevin McDonald

Hot Soup Hot Soup Hot Soup

Cheryl Maury

What a talented artist! ❤️ What a talented artist! ❤️ What a talented artist! ❤️

Mom Mcdonald

John Darden

Diane Reichenbach

Shelly Freis

Jeff Tarlton

Tien Friedberg

Mom Mcdonald

John Darden

Diane Reichenbach

Shelly Freis

Bret Livesay

Tien Friedberg

Jenn Hofmann

Jeff Tarlton

Mom Mcdonald

John Darden

Pam Monday

Billy Livesay

Shelly Freis

Jeff Tarlton

Annette Stewart

Bret Livesay

Tien Friedberg

Jenn Hofmann

Kristine Hughes

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Mom Mcdonald

Three sons, three brothers, three friends. ❤️❤️❤️ Three sons, three brothers, three friends. ❤️❤️❤️ Three sons, three brothers, three friends. ❤️❤️❤️

Ryan McDonald

there I am, looking up to brother D with my shirt tucked in to my shorts......that is one of my favorite ... Read more there I am, looking up to brother D with my shirt tucked in to my shorts......that is one of my favorite pictures ever there I am, looking up to brother D with my shirt tucked... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

😌 😌 😌

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Mom Mcdonald

Billy Livesay

In the Snowcat

Who needs Instagram when ya' got INSTASQUEEGE!

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Janette Hofmann

John Darden

Bret Livesay

Tien Friedberg

Mom Mcdonald

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Mom Mcdonald

:). True. He knew how to make us laugh. :). True. He knew how to make us laugh. :). True. He knew how to make us laugh.

Pam Monday

Always so silly. Always so silly. Always so silly.

Ryan McDonald

CLASSIC Deege. Turpentine, a lucky bystander :) CLASSIC Deege. Turpentine, a lucky bystander :) CLASSIC Deege. Turpentine, a lucky bystander :)

Billy Livesay

Mustang Powder BC

Opening a perfect powder 8 — with Squeege McButter

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John Darden

Bret Livesay

Paul Gelvezon

Mom Mcdonald

Pam Monday

Jeff Tarlton

Ty Logan

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John Darden

In SolidariD! In SolidariD! In SolidariD!

Ryan McDonald

this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.Kev wrote about the post motorcycle accident inability... Read more this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.Kev wrote about the post motorcycle accident inability to ride again. DJ taught... Read more this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.Kev... Read more

Ryan McDonald

this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.
Kev wrote about the post motorcycle accident inability... Read more this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.
Kev wrote about the post motorcycle accident inability to ride again. that... Read more this just hit me hard.......that is a beautiful pic.... Read more

Kevin McDonald

Sick Pic. i miss DJ. Sick Pic. i miss DJ. Sick Pic. i miss DJ.

David Mccomb

Shared a heart

David Mccomb

1978, Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA, USA

Joint birthday party 🥳 (Age 5?) — with DJ and Dave McComb

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Richard Ross

John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Pam Monday

Tien Friedberg

Ryan McDonald

Bret Livesay

Kristine Hughes

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David Mccomb

Today is difficult. I am 51 years old today, and it the first birthday I can remember without sharing it,... Read more Today is difficult. I am 51 years old today, and it the first birthday I can remember without sharing it, in some way, with Darin.... Read more Today is difficult. I am 51 years old today, and it... Read more

John Darden

Happy Birthday Dave!!! Happy Birthday Dave!!! Happy Birthday Dave!!!

John Darden

It’s not lost, he’s celebrating it with you. ❤️ It’s not lost, he’s celebrating it with you. ❤️ It’s not lost, he’s celebrating it with you. ❤️

David Mccomb

Thanks John! Thanks John! Thanks John!

Kevin McDonald

you guys look to be at least 6 Dave. so growns up at such an early age! thanks for the post and being... Read more you guys look to be at least 6 Dave. so growns up at such an early age! thanks for the post and being so dear to my brothers... Read more you guys look to be at least 6 Dave. so growns up... Read more

David Mccomb

We love you guys also. And you are right, zooming in on my shirt it had to be 1980. We love you guys also. And you are right, zooming in on my shirt it had to be 1980. We love you guys also. And you are right, zooming in... Read more

Bret Livesay

❤️🌻❤️ ❤️🌻❤️ ❤️🌻❤️

Tien Friedberg

♥️ ♥️ ♥️

Mom Mcdonald

Oh David…Happy Birthday and John is right , Darin is celebrating your birthday
Long distance. 😇
You two... Read more Oh David…Happy Birthday and John is right , Darin is celebrating your birthday
Long distance. 😇
You two have had a great friendship.... Read more Oh David…Happy Birthday and John is right , Darin ... Read more

Ryan McDonald

huge hugs :| huge hugs :| huge hugs :|

Ryan McDonald

huge hugs :| huge hugs :| huge hugs :|

Kevin McDonald

loved what you wrote Dave. a bond of families at all levels and across age groups. could say the same... Read more loved what you wrote Dave. a bond of families at all levels and across age groups. could say the same for Chris, always hits... Read more loved what you wrote Dave. a bond of families at ... Read more

Joan Lovell

Jim and I want to send our heartfelt condolences to you and know what a close family you have always been. We saw DJ grow up and turn into an amazing guy even with the hardships that he went thru. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family.

The Lovells

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Joan and Jim💕.
You were apart of the Scripps Ranch family that he loved so dearly. Thank you Joan and Jim💕.
You were apart of the Scripps Ranch family that he loved so dearly. Thank you Joan and Jim💕.
You were apart of the Scripps... Read more

Rachele Cipolla

M'lea McDonald

Tien Friedberg

John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Janette Hofmann

Pam Monday

Bret Livesay

Shelly Freis

Carrie Arias (Ornelas)

Kristine Hughes

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Bret Livesay

I agree with Pam and Tien.
Thank you RC.
For these wonderful photos of a son and his mother. I agree with Pam and Tien.
Thank you RC.
For these wonderful photos of a son and his mother. I agree with Pam and Tien.
Thank you RC.
For these... Read more

Rachele Cipolla

Jeff Tarlton

M'lea McDonald

Tien Friedberg

John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Janette Hofmann

Pam Monday

Bret Livesay

Shelly Freis

Carrie Arias (Ornelas)

Diane Reichenbach

Kristine Hughes

Michael Arvizu

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Pam Monday

What a beautiful picture. What a beautiful picture. What a beautiful picture.

Mom Mcdonald

I do love that picture. Some day I’ll dance in heaven with him again. 💕 I do love that picture. Some day I’ll dance in heaven with him again. 💕 I do love that picture. Some day I’ll dance in heaven... Read more

Ryan McDonald

loss for words....... loss for words....... loss for words.......

Michael Arvizu

@mommcdonald Yes, you will!!! @mommcdonald Yes, you will!!! @mommcdonald Yes, you will!!!

Rachele Cipolla

M'lea McDonald

Tien Friedberg

John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Pam Monday

Janette Hofmann

Bret Livesay

Shelly Freis

Carrie Arias (Ornelas)

David Mccomb

Diane Reichenbach

Kristine Hughes

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Tien Friedberg

This is so sweet. This is so sweet. This is so sweet.

Rachele Cipolla

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Rachele for the pictures. Thank you Rachele for the pictures. Thank you Rachele for the pictures.

Billy Livesay

1999, Summit Freestyle Park

Squeege Style

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Bret Livesay

John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Janette Hofmann

Mom Mcdonald

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Paul Gelvezon

What a great photo of Squeege! What a great photo of Squeege! What a great photo of Squeege!

Billy Livesay

1998, Cheapest Motel in Sun Valley ID - Ski View Lodge

New Years Eve — with Mcd's Livesays Demmie Turp & Dougie Freshhhhhhhh

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Bret Livesay

Mom Mcdonald

Paul Gelvezon

M'lea McDonald

Carrie Arias (Ornelas)

Sue & Ron LaMarche

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Paul Gelvezon

What a group! What a group! What a group!

Ryan McDonald

oooooh man......Noise 'n Boise / Sun Valley boys trips were ones to remember. Liberace rockin it oooooh man......Noise 'n Boise / Sun Valley boys trips were ones to remember. Liberace rockin it oooooh man......Noise 'n Boise / Sun Valley boys trips... Read more

Kevin McDonald

OH GOODNESS. so many sub stories behind this photo. not for public audience. OH GOODNESS. so many sub stories behind this photo. not for public audience. OH GOODNESS. so many sub stories behind this photo.... Read more

Billy Livesay

Livesay House Christmas Eve

Ryan ripppping "Change" by Blind Melon

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John Darden

Paul Gelvezon

Mom Mcdonald

Bret Livesay

M'lea McDonald

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Ryan McDonald

eggnog open mic :) eggnog open mic :) eggnog open mic :)

Bret Livesay

❤️🤘 ❤️🤘 ❤️🤘

Kevin McDonald

Love, respect, contemplation of how lucky we were to be in this tough world together. Love, respect, contemplation of how lucky we were to be in this tough world together. Love, respect, contemplation of how lucky we were to... Read more

Bret Livesay

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Ryan McDonald

John Darden

M'lea McDonald

Bret Livesay

Diane Reichenbach

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Mom Mcdonald

🥰 🥰 🥰

Kevin McDonald

Darin was born with secret ninja capabiliites, but was simple astute and with good guides and took it all... Read more Darin was born with secret ninja capabiliites, but was simple astute and with good guides and took it all in to be the person ... Read more Darin was born with secret ninja capabiliites, but ... Read more

Jenn Hofmann

Those haircuts! Those haircuts! Those haircuts!

Ryan McDonald

Tien Friedberg

Billy Livesay

Paul Gelvezon

Pam Monday

M'lea McDonald

Jenn Hofmann

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Mom Mcdonald

Tattoo s started early. I knew there might be trouble ahead. 😊 Tattoo s started early. I knew there might be trouble ahead. 😊 Tattoo s started early. I knew there might be trouble... Read more

Ryan McDonald

haha! tats and art......forever haha! tats and art......forever haha! tats and art......forever

Kevin McDonald

Darin was a gosh dang mess. litterally and physically (here). born with a callic, born to run, a real... Read more Darin was a gosh dang mess. litterally and physically (here). born with a callic, born to run, a real spit fire Mach from... Read more Darin was a gosh dang mess. litterally and physically... Read more

Bret Livesay

Love it.
Love getting some of the insiders scoops on Darin and the McD family.
Thanks for Sharing Sharon... Read more Love it.
Love getting some of the insiders scoops on Darin and the McD family.
Thanks for Sharing Sharon Ry and Kev.
🌻❤️👍... Read more Love it.
Love getting some of the insiders scoops... Read more

Ryan McDonald

John Darden

Bret Livesay

M'lea McDonald

Ryan McDonald

David Mccomb

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Ryan McDonald

I look forward to seeing many from this crew to celebrate DJ.......forever bonds I look forward to seeing many from this crew to celebrate DJ.......forever bonds I look forward to seeing many from this crew to celebrate... Read more

Billy Livesay

2002, Monashees - Canadian Backcountry

Squeege boostin' over some chocolate chips

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John Darden

Shane Sparks

Judy Gish-Logan

Paul Gelvezon

M'lea McDonald

Bret Livesay

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Shane Sparks

So rad! Charger! So rad! Charger! So rad! Charger!

Paul Gelvezon

That's a framer! Eyes on the prize! That's a framer! Eyes on the prize! That's a framer! Eyes on the prize!

Kevin McDonald

Frickin warrior. not till now did i respect his edge to competition, or more so pressing edges of physcial... Read more Frickin warrior. not till now did i respect his edge to competition, or more so pressing edges of physcial and sports greatness.... Read more Frickin warrior. not till now did i respect his edge... Read more

Bret Livesay

DJ, was the smoothest , most fluid rider on a snowboard that I know.
And I know Shane and Rich R.
So ... Read more DJ, was the smoothest , most fluid rider on a snowboard that I know.
And I know Shane and Rich R.
So yea. He could ride. DJ, was the smoothest , most fluid rider on a snowboard... Read more

John Darden

His shifty’s made me whoot!❤️ His shifty’s made me whoot!❤️ His shifty’s made me whoot!❤️

Billy Livesay

2003, Snow Summit

Best Buds

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Bret Livesay

John Darden

Shane Sparks

Paul Gelvezon

Tien Friedberg

M'lea McDonald

Chad Livesay

Kristine Hughes

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Kevin McDonald

that spikey hair, that look, was a great looking dude, with such style and below it grace that spikey hair, that look, was a great looking dude, with such style and below it grace that spikey hair, that look, was a great looking dude,... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

Awww ..your comments are sweet Kevie Awww ..your comments are sweet Kevie Awww ..your comments are sweet Kevie

Billy Livesay

2003, Snow Summit

Bret Livesay

John Darden

Shane Sparks

Paul Gelvezon

M'lea McDonald

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Kevin McDonald

always up. always up. always up.

Bret Livesay

no doubt no doubt no doubt

Billy Livesay

2002, Monashee Range Backcountry

Goofballs

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Bret Livesay

John Darden

Shane Sparks

Judy Gish-Logan

Paul Gelvezon

Tien Friedberg

Mom Mcdonald

M'lea McDonald

David Mccomb

Matthew Turnbull

Sharon, Rich, Kevin, & Ryan,

My heart is broken. I send you my prayers. I love you all so much!

-Matt

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Annette Stewart

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Matthew. You were so much apart of our early memories as neighbors.
And we all are still favorite... Read more Thank you Matthew. You were so much apart of our early memories as neighbors.
And we all are still favorite friends. 💕 Thank you Matthew. You were so much apart of our early... Read more

Kevin McDonald

Hey Matt, i know right, the impossible to reconcile. thanks for condolensces and know you were a part of... Read more Hey Matt, i know right, the impossible to reconcile. thanks for condolensces and know you were a part of that guys history, ... Read more Hey Matt, i know right, the impossible to reconcile.... Read more

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