Memories of Jimmy Paul Donald

In memory of

Jimmy Paul Donald

Surprise, AZ, USA

September 19, 1974 - June 7, 2020

Sep 19, 1974 - Jun 7, 2020

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Proud Grandpa Proud Grandpa Proud Grandpa

Carol Beaton-Curtis

Another precious memory of two very beautiful members of your family to remind you of their ever lasting ... Read more Another precious memory of two very beautiful members of your family to remind you of their ever lasting ❤️. Another precious memory of two very beautiful members... Read more

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i miss you grandma penny and i miss you uncle gimmy i miss you grandma penny and i miss you uncle gimmy i miss you grandma penny and i miss you uncle gimmy... Read more

Penny Donald

Jimmy at Supercross Farmers Stadium

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Carol Beaton-Curtis

What a precious memory of Jimmy doing what he loved to do so much. What a precious memory of Jimmy doing what he loved to do so much. What a precious memory of Jimmy doing what he loved... Read more

Penny Donald

When Jimmy was born, his baby legs would wrap around me (of course I was kind a thin then) and he would put his little arms around my neck giving me the biggest hugs and kisses. I called him “My little spider monkey”
Oh I miss those hugs❤️and I love you Mom.

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Carol Beaton-Curtis

What a great picture if Jimmy with that infectious smile. What a great picture if Jimmy with that infectious smile. What a great picture if Jimmy with that infectious ... Read more

Paulette Aasen

What a great picture! What a great picture! What a great picture!

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Penny Donald

2020

Jimmy was born in 1974. A beautiful baby boy with long legs, long fingers, big feet and blue eyes. Yes! he was going to be tall and handsome. It was love at first sight. As Jimmy's features developed, his hair became white blond, his eyes remained blue. He had rosy cheeks and dimples.

When Jimmy was 5 yrs old ( just a little tot) he started playing soccer. This was great fun for him and he ran his little legs off kicking that ball right into the opponents teams net. Jimmy soon realized that it was the wrong net and with determination once again he controlled the ball and kicked it into the net scoring a point for his team. He was proud.

In 1985 Jimmy and I suffered a tragic loss. His older brother (15 yrs.) was killed in a ATV/automobile accident. Jimmy (10yrs. Old) had a difficult time. Jimmy and I struggled thru our grief as we began to rebuild our life's.

We both became involved in baseball and basketball. He played and I coached. We had so much fun. Then came BMX racing and skate boarding. Jimmy came to me one day at the age of eleven and expressed to me that he would very much like to have a dirt bike. He asked me if we could just go look at one. Jimmy's first bike was a 125 hp Yamaha. He began riding in the field behind of our house almost everyday , keeping his bike clean and polished.

As time passed we began to heal thru our grief but the loss of his brother was always there. I noticed that Jimmy was having a difficult time establishing his own identity and was constantly being reminded of his brother and the neighbor was not what it was. I decided to sell the house after talking with Jimmy. We relocated to Flagstaff, Az.

Jimmy was not real excited about starting high school in Flagstaff but he gave it his best and tried to adjust. Jimmy decided to play football. He felt this would be a great way to make friends. Jimmy did make friends and played one season of football. He asked around and seeked out people he could ride dirt bikes with. There were quite a few riders. Jimmy began riding and racing more than ever with his new 250hp Honda. He became very competitive.

Jimmy worked at Joe's bike shop during the summer learning the mechanics of all different kinds of bikes. Jimmy eventually left Joe's and went to work for a Motorsport bike shop working in the parts department. He soon graduated from Sinagua High School. He continued to work at the Motorsport store and became a salesman at which time he gained a sponsor to help with the expense of racing and bike repairs. Jimmy also worked as a heavy equipment operator and drove a snow plow in the evenings during the winter.

Jimmy was ambitious and knew he could do more. He decided to leave Flagstaff and travel. He eventually moved back to Flagstaff. He stayed in Flagstaff awhile, and later moved to Phoenix for more opportunities. Once again he drove heavy equipment and continued racing. His races were in different towns in Arizona but Jimmy always called to let me know where the next race was and when. I was always there to cheer him on as well as others. Jimmy and I were very close and had established a promise "if it doesn't feel right don't do it". He held true to that promise but suffered a few injuries along the way.

Years passed and Jimmy had made made many wonderful friends. They have remained close friends to this day. Jimmy decided it was time to settle (28yrs) and find that special someone and that is when he met Jennifer, the love of his life but of course she had to share him with the sport of dirt bike racing and she did it very well. Jimmy and Jennifer's relationship grew and soon they became committed to each other.

Jimmy started working for Courtland Communities. Jimmy was on cloud nine, life was going great and then Jimmy and Jennifer suffered a tragic loss of their first born baby boy, Ryan. Together Jimmy and Jennifer stood strong thru their loss.
Another year went by and Jimmy and Jennifer were expecting their 2nd child.
Soon Jeremy was born and four years later Jaxon. The family was complete.

Soon after the economy took a dump and Courtland Communities had no choice but to lay off their employees. Jimmy was one of the last ones to be laid off. Jimmy had already put a plan in place and began to work the plan. He Jimmy was ambitious and smart. He began picking up side jobs and started his own handyman business. This along with Jennifer's income kept the family going.

Two to three years later the phone call Jimmy had been praying for came, it was Courtland Communities with a job offer. Jimmy was so happy and back on cloud nine. He began racing again except this time on a CRF450 HP in the arena at the Farmers stadium. It was exciting with lighted board showing the riders name and number. There he was up in lights, JimmyDonald #365. He was so proud and rode extremely well. He loved his life, Courtland Communities, family and friends. Life was good. Once again he was on cloud nine.

This is a very compact version of Jimmy's life but if I wrote the long version I would be writing a novel. My son was unique in every way. He always went the extra mile with no short cuts and there will never be another like him. He was kind to those who were less fortunate. He even sat down with a homeless man and bought him lunch. Jimmy was funny and always had time a story. He could brighten up your worse day. Jimmy was given the tools to succeed in life but he is the one who took his tools, experience and knowledge and put them to work becoming an outstanding successful person. No one did that but Jimmy. He could outwork any twenty year old over and over again. There was not an obstacle that he could not master. He took educational courses to improve his skills and knowledge. He was ambitious and always wanted to learn and be more than was expected. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, employee and friend. He was honest, sincere, respectful and dedicated.

Jimmy I will miss and love you always and forever and so will many others. There is never goodbye my son but only goodnight till we meet again. Thank you for being my son. No mother could be prouder of the person you became. Ride high and remember our pac "if it doesn't feel right, don't do it".
Jimmy Paul Donald #365.
Sweet Dreams, Love Mom

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Paulette Aasen

Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of Jimmy, Penny. You and he always had such a deep connection... Read more Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of Jimmy, Penny. You and he always had such a deep connection that is reflected... Read more Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of Jimmy,... Read more

LeeAnn Bethards

Penny 😘 this was an amazing story! Penny 😘 this was an amazing story! Penny 😘 this was an amazing story!

Penny Donald

Thank you for your beautiful words.. So true ❤️😥😥 Thank you for your beautiful words.. So true ❤️😥😥 Thank you for your beautiful words.. So true ❤️😥😥

Shelly Boynton

Penny: I could feel your love in every word you wrote. What a beautiful tribute. I know Jimmy is smiling... Read more Penny: I could feel your love in every word you wrote. What a beautiful tribute. I know Jimmy is smiling down on you, and I... Read more Penny: I could feel your love in every word you wrote.... Read more

Carol Beaton-Curtis

Penny your story of Jimmy’s life is truly a story of strength, determination, courage, compassion and a true... Read more Penny your story of Jimmy’s life is truly a story of strength, determination, courage, compassion and a true love for family and... Read more Penny your story of Jimmy’s life is truly a story of... Read more

Christine Schires

Thank you, Penny for sharing Jimmy's story. Your love and admiration for your son was evident in ever word.... Read more Thank you, Penny for sharing Jimmy's story. Your love and admiration for your son was evident in ever word. You raised an amazing... Read more Thank you, Penny for sharing Jimmy's story. Your love... Read more

Penny Donald

Thank you Chris I was truly blessed to have such an amazing Son. Their will never be a son, Father, Cousin,... Read more Thank you Chris I was truly blessed to have such an amazing Son. Their will never be a son, Father, Cousin, Uncle, Dad, husband,... Read more Thank you Chris I was truly blessed to have such an... Read more

Penny Donald

2020

Jimmy #365 a wonderful son who will be deeply missed

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JOHN LEES

Jennifer, my heart breaks for you. Praying for God's comfort and peace for you and the boys. John Lees

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Richard Church

You will be truly missed my friend. Thank you for all the laughs and calling just to see how I'm doing. You were a friend that wanted little but gave a lot. When it's my time, we will hit those jumps together. Love you brother and give Mike a hug for me. You will be dearly missed and NEVER forgotten.

Cheers,
Richie Church

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I didn’t get to work with Jimmy on a daily basis but still knew how much he meant to our company and to his family. I’ve never met anyone more appreciative for even small gestures or more willing to sacrifice his own time and effort to get his job done. We would always have to tell him to turn off his phone at 4 o’clock everyday and go home, but he rarely listened - he was that dedicated. The outpouring of support he’s received from those he knew is not surprising and is a testament to his character. Just like you, I will miss him.
Brian Mings
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Happy Father’s Day Son. Jeremy and Jax had the best Daddy ever. You would of given them the moon if you ... Read more Happy Father’s Day Son. Jeremy and Jax had the best Daddy ever. You would of given them the moon if you could of. Happy Father’s Day Son. Jeremy and Jax had the best... Read more

Penny Donald

No two children could have had a better Father. We will forever love you. No two children could have had a better Father. We will forever love you. No two children could have had a better Father. We... Read more

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24/7/365 there is not another explanation as to how you lived your life. In a single day Jimmy could outperform and outwork a six pack of 20 year olds. He was the first one onsite and the last one to leave. He would do circles around everyone and somehow find the time to tell you a story that was was guaranteed to make you laugh, and if he had a few extra minutes the story would include one of his many expressions. After kicking ass at work he found time to go home and love the family that he was so proud of and would do Anything for. I would give anything to hear one of those stories as I sit out here at our job site that now has a void that can never be filled. You left a bigger impression on this world than you will ever know. Jimmy created a different level of expectation and set the bar. I was blessed to be able to spend 16 years with Jimmy. He was a brother, friend, co-worker, and all around one of the best men I will ever be able to say that I knew.
Rest In Peace Jimmy You Deserve it.
Courtland Communities
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Thank you Andy❤️ Thank you Andy❤️ Thank you Andy❤️

LeeAnn Bethards

Thank you for sharing your amazing story of Jimmy Thank you for sharing your amazing story of Jimmy Thank you for sharing your amazing story of Jimmy

Shelly Boynton

Our hearts go out to all of you. My memories of Jimmy are from many years ago (he is my second cousin). My mom (Linda) and Penny are very close, and we would get to see Penny and Jimmy every time we visited Arizona as we were growing up. I can still see his white/blonde hair, beautiful smile, deep dimples ... he was both a little shy and just a bit mischievous, but always so polite, sweet and kind to everyone. Sadly, I have not had the opportunity to see Jimmy for quite a few years. But, as I read through all the wonderful postings, it sounds like Jimmy continued to make an impression on everyone he met with his beautiful, kind and loving spirit. I'm sure Jennifer and Jimmy's boys have that same spirit in them -- what a beautiful legacy. You will all continue to be in our hearts and prayers. Much love, Shelly & Paul Boynton

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So sorry for your loss. Words can never replace him. We are all here for you when your ready. Many prayers for your family and you.

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The team at Surprise Orthodontics is so saddened to hear of your family's loss. Our hearts go out to you, Jeremy, and family.

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Matt and Kathy - Yes Jimmy you were the Superintendent for Valencia. But you were our friend. You always made time to stop and talk with us. We always enjoyed your stories you would tell. And you usually had one to tell about your "crazy" dog. When you talked about your family your eyes were beaming with love. You would have given your boys the moon if it would have been possible. If you were having a bad day one would never know it because you were always smiling.
You will be missed my friend but never forgotten. Your boys will always be proud of you.

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