Don McMahon

Aug. 13, 1942 — May 27, 2017

In the company of loved ones and in the comfort of his home in Emmett, Idaho, Donald Leo McMahon passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the age of 74.

Donald was born on August 13, 1942 in Toledo, to John Albert McMahon and LaVerne May (Frossard) McMahon.

His childhood was spent in Albany, until he graduated from Albany Union High School in 1961.

Donald lived most of his adult life in the mid-Willamette Valley and worked at the paper mill in Halsey for 33 years until retiring in 2001.

In 2005, Donald and his loving wife Joyce moved to Emmett, Idaho.

Don was a true outdoorsman and was an avid fisherman and hunter. The steelheads in the Siletz River were no match for Don’s fishing skills and it was easily his favorite fishing spot.

Don loved elk hunting and in 1987, he took home a massive six-point bull elk that he was extremely proud of.

Don was known for many remarkable achievements over the years but the one thing that stands out above the rest was his love for the game of baseball and ability to coach young kids. This was Don’s true calling in life and the kids he coached benefited greatly from his knowledge of the game.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce Diana (Freeman) McMahon; daughters; Robin Jackson and husband Travis of St. Charles, Missouri, Renee McMahon of Emmett, Idaho; sons Roy McMahon of LaPine, Rodney McMahon and wife Kelly of Bend; from his first marriage to Joyce Marie (Cozad) McMahon; and five grandsons, Mason, Logan, and Cody McMahon and Lars and Danzig Morgan.
Don was a wonderful husband, a loving father, a grandpa, a friend and a coach. He was loved and will be greatly missed by the many people’s lives he touched over the years. He will live forever in their hearts.

No services are planned at this time. Local arrangements are with the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett.