Donald Eugene McCain
Harvey.
Donald Eugene McCain
, 54, of Harvey died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at his home near Harvey. He was born on January 31, 1956, in Oskaloosa the son of Eugene and Patricia Bartlow McCain. He graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1974. On October 17, 1975, he was united in marriage to Jean Breuklander at Lancaster, Missouri. To this union four children were born. Following school he went to work at Pella Corporation in Pella, he worked there for 31 years and retired from there in May of 2007. He also managed the drive-in theatre in Oskaloosa for many summers. He enjoyed participating in demolition derbies for several years. When he was no longer able to compete he helped his family with their demo cars. He also enjoyed being in the out of doors: hunting, fishing, and camping. He treasured the time he spent at his cabin by the Des Moines River, especially when his family was with him. He delighted in spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as having a very generous, kind and helpful spirit.
His family includes his four children: Terry (& Fiancée, Heather Geer) McCain of Oskaloosa, Jeremy (& Crystal) McCain of Knoxville, Hollie (& Fiancée, Nathan White) McCain of Oskaloosa, and Jason (& Nikita) McCain of Rose Hill; 16 grandchildren: Hunter McCain, Spencer McCain, Skylar McCain, Tanya McCain, Treasure Spoon, Kristina McCain, Jeremiah McCain, Shadie McCain, Rebel McCain, Haylie Mathews, Laycie Mathews, Gaige McCain, Olivia McCain, Alijah McCain, Miley McCain, Hayden McCain; two brothers: Ronald (& Sheryl) McCain of Oskaloosa and Eugene (& Fiancée, Carrie Romick) McCain of Oskaloosa; 2 sisters: Sharon (& Randall) Sytsma of Eddyville and Connie (& Bill) Dykstra of Eddyville; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Donnie McCain will be held Friday, August 27, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Thursday morning after 10 a.m. at the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Thursday evening from 5 –7 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Donald McCain Memorial Fund.
SOURCE: Bates Funeral Chapel
