In Memory of Donald R. McShane
Military Graveside Rites will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery of Fort Riley, Kansas. Burial will be in the Fort Riley Post Cemetery of Fort Riley, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Donald R. McShane (Retired Sergeant Major) was born on July 16, 1937 in Ida Grove, Iowa to La Rue and Sarah (Satterlee) McShane.
Born and raised in the Ida Grove area, Donald graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1956. After high school Donald enlisted into the United States Army. Donald honorably served his country in the Vietnam War from 1967-1968.
After 22 years in the United States Army, Donald retired at the highest possible grade. Donald met his wife of 35 years Nan Hi while stationed in Seoul, Korea. The couple were blessed with five girls, Vickie, Tammy, Cathy, Cindy, and Michelle. After her passing, Donald met Joyce Paulson and the couple were united into marriage on March 17, 2000 in Spink, South Dakota. Donald welcomed three step children, Eddie, Diane, and Tanya.
Donald enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, reading, playing cards, visiting with family and friends, telling stories, sitting on his front porch watching the grass grow, and a good slow smoke with a cold drink.
Donald is survived by his wife, Joyce McShane of Battle Creek, IA; daughters, Vickie and Robert Hubbard McShane of Harbor City, CA; Tammy and Bert Colon of Wahoo, NE; Cathy and Darren Hamilton of Colorado Springs, CO; Cindy and Stuart Freeman of Tacoma, WA; and Michelle McShane and Jeff Harmon of Topeka, KS; step children, Eddie McKee of Gilbert, AZ; Diane and Collin Hoops of Ireton, IA; Tanya and Rick Brian of Le Mars, IA; ten grandchildren; five step grandchildren; five great grandchildren and eight step grandchildren; sister, Betty Cullen of Ida Grove, IA; brothers-in-law, Russ and Clarice Paulson of Alcester, SD; Ronnie Paulson of North Sioux City, SD; one nephew; four nieces; grand pets, Clifford and Tony; family and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, La Rue and Sarah; first wife, Nan Hi McShane; sister JoAnn McShane (in infancy); brother, Tom and Amphorn McShane; brothers-in-law, Dick Cullen and Roger and Jan Paulson.
SERVICES
Military Graveside
2:00 p.m., May 21,2015
Fort Riley Post Cemetery
Fort Riley, Kansas
CASKET BEARERS
Pallbearers
Michael McShane
Stuart Freeman
David Hamilton
Christopher Colon
Derrick Brian
Shelby Schmitt
Bobby Hubbard
Corley Hubbard
Nick Hubbard
Honorary Pallbearers
Jennifer DuBois
Candace Berry
Erica Harris
Darci Brian
Courtney Brian
Breanne Schmitt
Christina Freeman
VISITATION
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Christiensen- Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
INTERMENT
Fort Riley Post Cemetery
Fort Riley, Kansas
Condolences
You will be missed and are loved so very much!!
Thanks for the memories that I will forever hold dear
To my heart.
RIP Pa
We will all see ya later!!! ”
Robert & Shirley Ruser. ”
We are deeply saddened to learn of Don's passing. I can remember him from when the McShane's lived on Taylor Street in Ida Grove and his pesky little cousin (me) came to visit. Throughout the years our paths would cross occasionally and in more recent years I would bump into him at Food Pride and we would shoot the breeze. Well Sergeant Major, let me state that it was a privilege being your cousin and may the Peace of the Lord be with you unto the end of time.
Frederick and Carol Anderson”
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Ken & Anne Thornhill”
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very difficult time. Hugs to each one of you. Michelle, we love you dearly and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Always,
The Nelson Family ”
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