Christian Biography of Donald J McCartney

Donald J McCartney, the son of George and Berniece (Delka) McCartney, was born on December 24, 1941 in Smith Co, Kansas. He passed away on August 8, 2019 at the Fillmore County Hospital at Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 77 years, 7 months, 15 days.

Donald was one of seven children. He attended Oriole rural school and was a graduate of Red Cloud High School. Donald was united in marriage to Barbara Wilmot on June 2, 1962 at the United Methodist Church in Red Cloud, Nebraska. This union was blessed with 2 children. They moved to Nelson in 1963 where they raised their family and made it their home.

He was a service technician for Kinder Morgan for 40 years. Donald was a member of the Nelson Community United Church of Christ, 50-year member of the Nelson Fire Department, 19-year member of the EMT's, Elk Creek Country Club and was always active in the Community.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golf, and traveling. He enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors, and spending time with his family and attending their activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Berniece, 2 brothers Robert "Bob" and Paul Edward McCartney; 2 sisters-in-law Ruth McCartney and Thelma Wilmot; brothers-in-law Wilbur Reibold and Ivan Wilmot; niece Joan McCartney and nephew Roger Wilmot.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of Nelson; and daughters Theresa Hurt and husband Kevin of Juniata, Nebraska and Julie McDonald and husband Mark; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brothers Lloyd (Mary Ann) McCartney of Hastings, Nebraska; Darrel (Donna) McCartney of Inland, Nebraska; sisters Mary Jane Reibold of Red Cloud, Nebraska and Linda (John) Biltoft of Nelson, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska with Pastors Ivan and Joyce Dean officiating.

Music was "Amazing Grace," and "The Lord's Prayer," with Valerie Siebrass as the soloist and Carlita Price as the organist.

Visitation was held on Sunday from 4-8 with family present from 7-8.

Pallbearers were Jade Lambert, Paul McDonald, John McDonald, Luke McDonald, Brandon Lambert, Jordan Hurt and Megan Hurt. Honorary Pallbearers were Ron Fryda, Wayne Garrison, Don Biltoft, Steve Clabaugh, Terry Madson, Mike Culbertson and Mike Goslin.

Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Smith County, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to go to the Nelson Fire Department or the Nelson Community United Church of Christ.

Condolences may be sent to Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.