Donald Penman Madole

Donald (Don) Penman Madole passed away at his home surrounded by family after his courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Carolyn Madole and wonderful father to Edie McCord, Butch McCord ,Pamela Terrill and Dustin Madole. He was dedicated to his family and friends.

Don was born in October 20,1942 in Whitefish Montana to Herbert Harry Madole and Elizabeth Wright Penman Madole. He grew up in Whitefish Montana and at age 17 joined the Navy Nov. 1959 until Jan. 1964. After the Navy he began a successful career as a bread delivery driver for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing, reading, westerns, playing pool, watching sports, camping on the Colorado River and spending time with his family. Don took immense pride in instilling a strong work ethic in children, he was known for his kindness, sense of humor and his compassionate nature, which touched the lives of everyone he met.

Don is survived by his wife Carolyn Madole of 44 years, his children Edie McCord, Butch McCord , Pamela Terrill (Norman), Dustin Madole (Stephanie), 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and wonderful brother Chuck Madole. He was proceeded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Herbert Madole, brothers Jim Madole, Bill Madole and son Dusty Teeter.

At Don’s request there will be no memorial service, in lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the veterans.

He will be greatly missed