Michael Oren Donaldson

Mr. Michael Oren Donaldson passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Webster.

Born September 24, 1946, in Waco Texas, Michael proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Over the course of his distinguished 20-year military career, he served aboard numerous ships, and submarines, most notably the USS Newport, The Plunger and Validor. He received numerous medals and commendations for his dedication, discipline, and service to his country. After retiring from the Navy, he went on to work as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He pursued his passions of estate sales and auctions with his wife Marilyn looking for anything collectable. Michael was a wonderful man who was loved tremendously and will be greatly missed.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwayne and Dorothy (Johnson) Donaldson.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Dell Donaldson; sons, Michael Loren Donaldson and wife, Amber, James Travis Donaldson and wife, Tina, Curtis Ray Kelm, Jr. and wife, Jana, Clinton Michael Kelm, Sr.; daughter, Amanda Lee (Kelm) Recknor and husband, Jarrod; grandchildren, Connor, Rebekah, Madeline, Jared, Jena, Haylee, Clinton, Jr., Saydie, Blayne; close cousin, Kathy Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren; and fur baby, Montana.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials in the form of donations may be made in Michael’s name to Galveston Island Humane Society, 6814 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77554.

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