James Neil McDonald Sr. passed away on Nov.25th due to complications during heart surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born to Jack Frank McDonald and Kathleen Jewel Metz McDonald in 1945 and raised in Westminster, California he was always bigger than life.

As the owner of J & S Welding in Newport, Washington, he made many friends and was proud to be known as "Big Jim" or the "Welder Beast".

His laugh and hugs will be missed greatly by his loving family, friends and his spoiled dog, Roxie.

There will be a "Celebration of Life" at his family home in April

Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport, WA is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are welcome to visit their website at www.shermancampbell.com

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