Don Elbert McLain's Obituary
Don was born in Pontiac MI to Kenneth E. McLain and Helen F LaVeque. He passed away at Charter Senior Living in Annapolis MD on June 25, 2023, after a long illness. He lived most of his life on Maybee Rd in Clarkston MI.
Don attended Pontiac Central High School and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Oakland Community College. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. Don worked for the West Bloomfield School district for many years as head of the print shop and media supervisor. He won several awards for his work in the print shop and his media contributions to school functions. When he retired from the schools and needing to stay busy went to work for the Kroger Store in Clarkston, MI in their bakery department for several years.
Don was an avid sports fan and followed the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, and the University of MI teams closely. He also collected coins and participated in the Pontiac Coin Club meetings and shows. Don was an avid music lover and had an extensive collection which he played often. He also loved movies and had an amazing collection of many different types of movies.
He is survived by his siblings Kay Chase (Gerald), Fay Smith (Jim), Kenneth L McLain, Charlotte Lewis (Allen) and nephews Gerald Chase (Jane), Harold (Holly), John (Yukiko) and great niece Madeleine Chase and great nephews Taylor, Leo and Kai Chase. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Matthew Hamberg. He will be missed by all who knew him as a kind, giving and special person.
Visitation will take place at 10am July 17th with service at 12pm at First Missionary Church, 4832 Clintonville Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Interment will be at Springdale Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. July 19th at 11am.
Donations in Don’s memory can be made to:
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Anne Arundel County
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Grace Centers of Hope
35 E Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48343
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