Age 65, passed away February 17, 2023. Brian was born in Kalamazoo on March 27, 1957. Brian was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He proudly served his nation in the United States Army. Brian is survived by his children, Brian Allen McDonald Jr. of Kalamazoo, and Benjamin (Tracie) McDonald of Leonidas, Sandra Packard of London, England; grandchildren, Brian III, Richard, Alilyah, Taylor, Liam, Helen and Jane; mother, Eleanor Stratton; sister, Joan McDonald; several nieces and nephews and many friends, including his special four-legged friend, Mac. Brian was preceded in death by his father; brother, Patrick McDonald; sister, Susan McDonald.