Memories of Darin James McDonald

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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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Holly Putman

Ryan McDonald

John Darden

Jeff Tarlton

Judy Gish-Logan

Shane Sparks

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Holly Putman

Lake Powell house boat trip! Darin earned his nickname there which was shweeeener boy I believe my dad gave... Read more Lake Powell house boat trip! Darin earned his nickname there which was shweeeener boy I believe my dad gave him that nickname ... Read more Lake Powell house boat trip! Darin earned his nickname... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

Seems he earned a lot of nicknames.
Not sure I want to know the meanings:) Seems he earned a lot of nicknames.
Not sure I want to know the meanings:) Seems he earned a lot of nicknames.
Not sure I want... Read more

Holly Putman

John Darden

Holly Putman

John Darden

Jeff Tarlton

Bret Livesay

Michael Webley

2007, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

My Wedding — with Darin & Mike

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Pam Monday

Jennifer Schmitz

Jeff Tarlton

John Darden

Mom Mcdonald

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John Darden

such a great pic MIKE!!!! such a great pic MIKE!!!! such a great pic MIKE!!!!

Michael Webley

Darin was a true friend through and through. We had so many good times. I'm gonna miss our texts buddy. My love to the McDonald's family.

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John Darden

Mom Mcdonald

Bret Livesay

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William Bramley

Rich, Sharon, Kevin and Ryan: Cheryl and I are greatly saddened to hear that Darin has passed away. When I talked to Darin several times after his accident, I was always struck at how upbeat and polite he was, even in the face of the significant rehab he was having to face. You all will be reunited with him in Heaven, and will then be able to pick up with his jokes and great personality. We will be praying for all four of you. Rich/Sharon, let us know the next time you come to SD. Huge hugs from the Bramleys.

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Bill and Cheryl. Appreciate you sharing your memory of Darin.
Thank you for your prayers.
We... Read more Thank you Bill and Cheryl. Appreciate you sharing your memory of Darin.
Thank you for your prayers.
We are learning more and... Read more Thank you Bill and Cheryl. Appreciate you sharing your... Read more

Jeff Tarlton

1990, Mira Mesa High School, Marauder Way, San Diego, CA, USA

Teammates in life — with DJ / Ramon G. / Jeff

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John Darden

Bret Livesay

Kevin McDonald

Mom Mcdonald

Shane Sparks

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Shane Sparks

All Stars! All Stars! All Stars!

Jeff Tarlton

1989, MMHS

Super Sophomore 🎾

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John Darden

Kevin McDonald

Shane Sparks

Bret Livesay

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Mom Mcdonald

Love that. Thank you Jeff for sharing the pictures. ! Love that. Thank you Jeff for sharing the pictures. ! Love that. Thank you Jeff for sharing the pictures.... Read more

Jeff Tarlton

1990, MMHS

Heart on his sleeve

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John Darden

Kevin McDonald

Tien Friedberg

Shane Sparks

Bret Livesay

Jeff Tarlton

1991, MMHS

Big forehand

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John Darden

Bret Livesay

Kevin McDonald

Mom Mcdonald

David Andrews

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Jeff Tarlton

Heavy topspin. Heavy hearts. Heavy topspin. Heavy hearts. Heavy topspin. Heavy hearts.

Kevin McDonald

AMEN jeff, true statements! AMEN jeff, true statements! AMEN jeff, true statements!

Jeff Tarlton

Hugs brother Kevin. Hugs brother Kevin. Hugs brother Kevin.

Ruth and Joe Halfpenny

To Sharon, Rich, Kevin, and Ryan.

Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures! I do not have pictures to share. But we are sending lots of love and hugs to all of you. Darin’s spirit will be with you forever and memories will comfort you.

He is an angel on your shoulder.

Love from Ruth and Joe.

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Judy Gish-Logan

Bret Livesay

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Ruth and Joe.
I have been lighting a candle ever since you mentioned it Ruth. And I agree that... Read more Thank you Ruth and Joe.
I have been lighting a candle ever since you mentioned it Ruth. And I agree that Darin will be that ... Read more Thank you Ruth and Joe.
I have been lighting a candle... Read more

Dawn Mallek

Sending love and prayers

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Tien Friedberg

Kevin McDonald

Yah, i know, takes work, but i do clean up well right.

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Paul Gelvezon

Janette Hofmann

Pam Monday

Jenn Hofmann

Shelly Freis

Kevin McDonald

Tien Friedberg

Rachele Cipolla

Bret Livesay

Jeff Tarlton

John Darden

Jennifer Schmitz

Mom Mcdonald

David Andrews

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Janette Hofmann

I love this picture.. classy Deeee I love this picture.. classy Deeee I love this picture.. classy Deeee

Connie Gallagher

Best picture of Darin, Thanks for sharing all of these pictures. Hugs to everyone. Best picture of Darin, Thanks for sharing all of these pictures. Hugs to everyone. Best picture of Darin, Thanks for sharing all of these... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

❤️❤️ ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️

Billy Livesay

WOW! What a photo. Looks like he's President of the United States! WOW! What a photo. Looks like he's President of the United States! WOW! What a photo. Looks like he's President of the... Read more

Kevin McDonald

Hey, no way, i know you. You make me smile like none other. do you want to hang out, like all the time?

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Jennifer Schmitz

Paul Gelvezon

Janette Hofmann

Pam Monday

Shelly Freis

Annette Stewart

Tien Friedberg

Rachele Cipolla

Bret Livesay

John Darden

Connie Gallagher

Mom Mcdonald

Shane Sparks

David Andrews

Kristine Hughes

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Tien Friedberg

No, like forever :) No, like forever :) No, like forever :)

Kevin McDonald

FOREVER and EVER is what he always said!!! FOREVER and EVER is what he always said!!! FOREVER and EVER is what he always said!!!

Mom Mcdonald

Oh how he loves you T. ❤️ Oh how he loves you T. ❤️ Oh how he loves you T. ❤️

William Bramley

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Annie Williams

I am so sorry Darin’s life was abruptly ended. My heart goes out to his family and friends

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Mom Mcdonald

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Annie💕 Thank you Annie💕 Thank you Annie💕

Kevin McDonald

85, Lake Rim Garage

I am DJ

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Paul Gelvezon

Shelly Freis

Tien Friedberg

John Darden

Bret Livesay

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Kevin McDonald

and i carry a light inside me for YOU and i carry a light inside me for YOU and i carry a light inside me for YOU

Mom Mcdonald

Awww Kevie, he loved you so so much. He always looked up to you. Now, looking down from heaven. I know you... Read more Awww Kevie, he loved you so so much. He always looked up to you. Now, looking down from heaven. I know you will feel his presence... Read more Awww Kevie, he loved you so so much. He always looked... Read more

Hope Dena

Love and prayers to you all🙏🏼🫶🏼

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Tien Friedberg

Lorrie Losse

I’m so saddened by the loss of your Darin. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Much love sent to you , your family and anyone who called Darin a friend.❤️

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Mom Mcdonald

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Lorri ❤️💔 Thank you Lorri ❤️💔 Thank you Lorri ❤️💔

Sheri Sedgwick

2018

Hope Dena

Shelly Freis

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Sheri Sedgwick

Tom and I have always enjoyed our time spent with cousins although the time was always too short. I will ... Read more Tom and I have always enjoyed our time spent with cousins although the time was always too short. I will always remember Darin... Read more Tom and I have always enjoyed our time spent with cousins... Read more

Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Sheri! We had and still have a wonderful extended family. Appreciate the prayers. 🙏💕 Thank you Sheri! We had and still have a wonderful extended family. Appreciate the prayers. 🙏💕 Thank you Sheri! We had and still have a wonderful... Read more

Lynda Linaugh

There really are no words to express our shock and sadness at Darin's death. We can only imaging your pain at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rich and the entire family. We love you. Dave and Lynda

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Hope Dena

Tim Linaugh

Bret Livesay

Mom Mcdonald

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Mom Mcdonald

We love you too and appreciate all your prayers and help❤️🙏💕 We love you too and appreciate all your prayers and help❤️🙏💕 We love you too and appreciate all your prayers and... Read more

Claudia Ohlrich

We were only gifted with his company at family holidays but he always made me think of his mother. You could see the same little gleam in his eye while thinking of some little foolery he could pull. He will definitely add a light in heaven….

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Bret Livesay

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Claudia !💕❤️ Thank you Claudia !💕❤️ Thank you Claudia !💕❤️

Paul Gelvezon

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Paul Gelvezon

Ryan, thank you for posting that Linkin Park song. Man, that hit hard. This hits hard. Love & prayers to the entire McDonald family for the loss of such a unique human in Darin, DJ, Squeege. So many good times w/ DJ back in the day. His laughter & caring demeanor are the memories I'll hold onto. I find myself re-reading Instagram messages between DJ & I. Him of course reaching out to me with words of encouragement when my son Callum got hurt snowboarding. I only wish I would've found Squeege, as he told me, "Find me Pablito!". Man, this one hurts. I hope you & Chad Johnson are up there laughing together! Love to Rich, Sharon, Kevin, & Ryan.

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Annette Stewart

Scott Stewart

Ryan McDonald

Stephen Binder

Kevin McDonald

Bret Livesay

Shane Sparks

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Mom Mcdonald

Thank you Paul. You were part of the clan.
A big light has gone out. So Heaven is even brighter 💥. 💔 Thank you Paul. You were part of the clan.
A big light has gone out. So Heaven is even brighter 💥. 💔 Thank you Paul. You were part of the clan.
A big ... Read more

Rachele Cipolla

Kevin McDonald

Annette Stewart

Shane Sparks

Bret Livesay

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Kevin McDonald

Thanks Rachele. These shoes. i have his recent pair, they look just like these. i dont recall him wearing... Read more Thanks Rachele. These shoes. i have his recent pair, they look just like these. i dont recall him wearing anything else ... Read more Thanks Rachele. These shoes. i have his recent ... Read more

Bret Livesay

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