Donald McIlravy

Donald McIlravy

May 14, 1944 - November 16, 2018

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Donald J. McIlravy, 74, Jamestown, ND died Friday November 16, 2018 at the ND Veteran’s Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Don was born May 14, 1944 at Orient, IA, the son of Charley and Olive (Rogers) McIlravy. He attended school at Orient and graduated from Orient/Macksburg High School in 1962. He then attended Creston Community College where he received his Associate Degree in Business. He later attended NW Missouri State College at Maryville, MO.

Don entered the US Air Force October 19, 1965 at Omaha, NE. He served as Fuel Specialist at Minot Air Force Base and was discharged October 17, 1969 with the rank of SGT.

He and Carol Clayton were married November 19, 1967 at Creston, IA and made their home in Minot. While serving in the air force, he worked for Sullivan Floral in Minot and continued to work there until moving to Jamestown in 1972 when they started Don’s House of Flowers. In 1991 they started Don’s Garden Center. In 2010 they sold Don’s House of Flowers and in 2015 they retired and have continued to reside in Jamestown.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis, and the Masonic Lodge.

Don is survived by his wife Carol, Jamestown, ND; 2 sons, Curtis (Shela) McIlravy, Motley, MN; Chris (Jessica) McIlravy, Montrose, SD; and 5 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Jim, Gerald and Dean.

Visitation

Haut Funeral Home - Jamestown
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  • 1101 5th Ave Northeast
    Jamestown, North Dakota 58401

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First United Methodist Church
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  • 115 3rd St SE
    Jamestown, North Dakota 58401

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Leslie and Danny Graves
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We knew Don through Carol and remember him being a soft spoken caring man that loved flowers and plants.
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Kathy Jacobson
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I am so sorry for your loss Carol and family, Don was a good man and will be missed!
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Shauna Fennern
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I'm so sorry to hear about Don's passing. Prayers to you Carol and the boys. He'll be missed. I have great memories working with him.
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Karen Heilman
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Dear Carol and family. I sadden to hear of Don's passing. I learned a lot from him during my time working at floral shop in Jamestown. May the Lord wrap his ever loving arms around him. My deepest condolences.
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Terri Naze
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Carol & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a hard working man & so enjoyed all of the flowers, plants & trees. He was a gentle soul who will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you.
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Karen Rene
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My sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.

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