Donald A. Magee

Donald A. Magee, 69, passed away on the morning of Feb. 18, 2017, at home with his wife Debbie by his side. He fought the good fight but his body was tired.

Don was born Nov. 28, 1948, to Alfred James Magee and Maxine Elizabeth Magee in Arlington, Wash.

Don met his wife Debbie in the early 1960’s as he worked for her uncle in Palmer, Ala., at the Co-Op Produce Dept.

He worked in the root cellar. She sold her produce to the Co-Op. But, alas, Debbie was only 12 and Don was 15. He wasn’t a dating person.

It was not as interesting as it was to hunt, fish, mechanic on his cars, motorcycles or learn all he could about engines.

They met again in 1968 at Colony Days in Palmer.

They started dating and were married June 18, 1968. To this union they had two children: Michelle Lee Magee and Robert Allen Magee.

Before the oil boom, they decided to move to Bonners Ferry as his folks were moving there also in 1971.

He worked at Kokanee Cedar Mill for two years, starting a logging career in 1973 thru 2005.

In his spare time, he became a BFPD Reserve Officer. Then moved over to BCSO for a few years.

He and his wife also owned Naples Logger’s Supply and, in 1980, they moved to Bonners Ferry and opened up Bonners Ferry Saw and Cycle with Peter Small for a few years.

He decided to stay with his logging for the last 18 years of his working career.

Don is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Michelle Akers (John), son Robert (Karlene). mother Maxine Hayden, brother Tom (Cindy) Magee. Grandchildren Matt, Katie, Kelsey Akers, Ryan (Jenna), Donald, David, Kaylin, Kaylene Magee. Great grandchildren Rhia, Julie, Olivia Magee.

There will be no services per Don’s request.

In the spring, there will be a Celebration of Life at the home place with a potluck that will be announced at a later date.