Val McDonald

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    Valentrie Hurtle McDonald, age 88, of Altamont, passed away on September 30, 2026 at the Sr. Villa.
    Val was born April 27, 1938 in Talmage, Utah to Hurtle Wayne and Pearl Mayhew McDonald.  He married Beverly Fietkau on August 25, 1956 in Mountain Home, Utah.  They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1958.  She died June 21, 2013.
    Val loved the outdoors and spent numerous hours camping, fishing, and hunting.  He was an excellent fisherman, who tied his own flies.  He also enjoyed shooting and reloaded.  
    He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many calling, he really enjoyed working with the cub scouts and also attending Young Woman’s camp as the priesthood leader.
    He is survived by his children, Susan Doran, Sandy Ames, Brian (Connie) McDonald, 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and his sisters, Ann Cheri (Henry) Stevenson, and Jackie (Dewey) Thacker.
    He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Beverly, children, Sharon Saloga, Alan McDonald, 1 great grandson, 1 great-great grandsons, and his siblings, Pearl Gaye Stucki, Hal McDonald, and Mona Joy Orge.
    Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center.  A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 AM.
    Burial will be in the Mountain Home/Boneta Cemetery.