Memorial service set for Seattle Thunderbirds radio announcer Bruce McDonald

A memorial service for Bruce McDonald, Seattle Thunderbirds radio color commentator and play-by-play voice, is at noon Friday, June 22 at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond.

A memorial service for Bruce McDonald, Seattle Thunderbirds radio color commentator and play-by-play voice, is at noon Friday, June 22 at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond.

The service is open to the public.

McDonald died June 6 from cancer. He was 41. McDonald was diagnosed with leukemia in April. He had been courageously fighting cancer through several rounds of chemotherapy.

A memorial fund has been set up in McDonald’s name. Anyone wishing to contribute should write checks to “Bruce McDonald Memorial Trust Fund” and send them to the Seattle Thunderbirds offices at 625 West James St., Kent, WA 98032. Fans can also send their donations to: Bruce McDonald Memorial Trust Fund, PO Box 634, Fall City, WA 98024.




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