David "Dave" H. Donaldson

David “Dave” H. Donaldson, 89, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1936, in Sundance, Wyoming, to Glenn Otis and Ida Mae (McClelland) Donaldson. Dave had two older siblings, Reuben Otis and Glenneta May. After his mother passed away in 1942, the family moved to Casper, where Dave received his education and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1954.

He married Mary Ellen Hunt on January 19, 1963. Together they raised three children: Glenn Scott, Douglas Lee, and Novella Margaret.

Dave served on active duty in the Air National Guard from July 1955 to September 1957 and received an honorable discharge.

He worked in the automotive and industrial supply industry in sales and management, retiring in 2000 while employed at E&H Industrial Supply in Casper. He then spent several years driving hot-shot deliveries to oil fields and mines, hauling for road and construction projects, and pursuing other driving opportunities. One of his favorite part-time jobs was working for Ramshorn Construction.

On April 8, 1963, Dave and Mary Ellen came to know their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the loving ministry of Pastor John Weidenaur. Dave was an active member of Boyd Avenue Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon. While attending a V-Group and Sunday school class, he met Linda Russell. By the grace of God, they fell in love and were married on October 19, 2002. After their marriage, they hosted a V-Group in their home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen, in 2001; his son, Douglas Lee, in 2017; his sister, Glenneta May Baxter, in 2020; his brother, Reuben Otis Donaldson, in 2023; and his step-great-granddaughter, Koryn Marie White, in 1991.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Glenn (Kathy); his daughter, Novella (Paul); three grandchildren, Gavin, Asher (Allie), and Chris (Bri); and two great-granddaughters, Bailey and Lainey. He is also survived by two stepdaughters, Christina (Ryan) Stepp and Jodie (Matthew) Mosteller, whom he loved as his own; 11 step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and his loving and loyal dog, Loki, who brought him great joy.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. Pastors Quin Williams and Ed Tharp will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Donaldson, Chris Donaldson, Gavin Marvel, Asher Marvel, Frank Cross, Don Russell, and Lavere Russell.

Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to Boyd Ave. Baptist Church Building Fund, 1930 Boyd Ave. Casper, WY 82604 or online at https://www.boydavenuebaptist.org/donate or to Linda Donaldson, 3841 E. 15th St. Apt. 110, Casper, WY 82609.