In Memory Of
Robert Ian Donaldson
1987
2016
Robert Ian Donaldson
July 8, 1987 — October 1, 2016
Robert Ian Donaldson – 29 – Louisville, Kentucky (formerly Okemos, MI), passed away on October 1, 2016 after a long courageous battle with clear cell renal cancer. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 8, 1987 to John and Terry (Strong) Donaldson.
He attended Okemos Public Schools and participated in youth hockey and the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 2005. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's degree from the University of Louisville. He taught math and coached softball at Moore Traditional High School and math at Ballard High School, Louisville. He was involved with Special Days Camps, a camp for children with cancer and their siblings, as a camper and as a counselor. Rob loved his family and friends, teaching, Special Days, and was an avid sports fan especially of the Detroit Red Wings, the Green Bay Packers and MSU sports. He will forever be a proud Spartan.
Robert is survived by his parents, brothers Shawn of Bath, MI and Colin of Okemos, MI, grandmother Dorothy Donaldson of Lansing MI, and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. During his life he created many lifelong friendships with fellow teachers and childhood friends who will cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rex Donaldson and Robert and Dolores Strong and brother, Eric Donaldson.
A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held in Louisville on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at the Aero Club Center 3333 Roger E. Schupp Street, Louisville, KY 40205.
A Celebration in Michigan will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1 - 4 PM at Country House Catering 3056 Okemos Road Mason, MI. www.countryhousecatering.net
For those wishing to honor Robert's life, Robert requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to:
Special Days Camps
P.O. Box 436
Dimondale, MI 48821
Robert spent nearly 20 years, first as a camper (child with a sibling with cancer) and then as a camp counselor at this camp with is devoted to children with cancer, and siblings of children with cancer.
OR
American Cancer Society,
PO Box 22478,
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Designated for Kidney Cancer Research.
Join us in supporting our new campaign Special Days Camp! All funds raised will go directly to SPECIAL DAYS CAMPS.
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He attended Okemos Public Schools and participated in youth hockey and the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 2005. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's degree from the University of Louisville. He taught math and coached softball at Moore Traditional High School and math at Ballard High School, Louisville. He was involved with Special Days Camps, a camp for children with cancer and their siblings, as a camper and as a counselor. Rob loved his family and friends, teaching, Special Days, and was an avid sports fan especially of the Detroit Red Wings, the Green Bay Packers and MSU sports. He will forever be a proud Spartan.
Robert is survived by his parents, brothers Shawn of Bath, MI and Colin of Okemos, MI, grandmother Dorothy Donaldson of Lansing MI, and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. During his life he created many lifelong friendships with fellow teachers and childhood friends who will cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rex Donaldson and Robert and Dolores Strong and brother, Eric Donaldson.
A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held in Louisville on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at the Aero Club Center 3333 Roger E. Schupp Street, Louisville, KY 40205.
A Celebration in Michigan will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1 - 4 PM at Country House Catering 3056 Okemos Road Mason, MI. www.countryhousecatering.net
For those wishing to honor Robert's life, Robert requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to:
Special Days Camps
P.O. Box 436
Dimondale, MI 48821
Robert spent nearly 20 years, first as a camper (child with a sibling with cancer) and then as a camp counselor at this camp with is devoted to children with cancer, and siblings of children with cancer.
OR
American Cancer Society,
PO Box 22478,
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Designated for Kidney Cancer Research.
Join us in supporting our new campaign Special Days Camp! All funds raised will go directly to SPECIAL DAYS CAMPS.
You can be one of the first supporters to this Booster. Booster is a place to raise money and awareness for the cause that means the most to you.
Buy / Donate Now in Rob's Honor, please copy and paste the link below to be directed to the Booster Website.
https://www.booster.com/keepcalmandspartyon?ref=email_messaging_desktop-post-launch-v2&utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v2&utm_content=keepcalmandspartyon&utm_medium=messaging&utm_source=email
To leave a special message for the family please use the "Share Memories" portion at the bottom of the page.
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