Obituary of Betsy Anne McDonald

Betsy Anne McDonald Age 95, September 30, 1920 - December 7, 2015. Her loving spirit touched and inspired many people. She raised a large family and fought for social justice and socialism with great energy, optimism and selflessness. She worked in the civil rights, antiwar, labor and immigrant movements; and was a member of the Socialist Workers Party. She served in the Navy in World War II, and was married to Prof. James E. McDonald. She is survived by children, Kirk, Roni, Lee, Nancy, Gail and Jan; grandchildren, Kalani, Alex, Owen, Terra, Ira and Ian; great-grandchildren, Amber, Olivia, Nasir, Nailah and SWP member Willie Cotton. Memorial: Sunday, January 3, 2016, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.