Jack Harris Donaldson
March 18, 1999 ~ September 8, 2011
Jack Harris Donaldson (Age 12) of Vienna, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Beloved son of Timothy Donaldson and Anna C. Whiston-Donaldson; brother of Margaret Donaldson; grandson of Robert and Mary Donaldson, David and Julie Whiston and great-grandparents Charles and June Whiston. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandmother Margaret Whiston.
Jack loved God, LEGOS, baseball, acting, playing with friends, making people laugh and being with his family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Jack loved God, LEGOS, baseball, acting, playing with friends, making people laugh and being with his family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Tim, Anna and Margaret, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. It is evident that he was a remarkable and beloved child. May God give you peace, comfort, and hope, and remind you of His great love for you. With Deepest Sympathy, Brian and Anne Campbell
Our deepest sympathy to you in this tragic loss. Prayers are being lifted to ease your sorrow.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious Jack. It just breaks my heart that his life was taken away due to mother nature. Who would have thought playing in your backyard would take your son away? 🙁 He will forever touch the lives of many and always be remembered. RIP Jack.
Dear Anna, Tim, and Margaret, We were saddened to hear about Jack’s death last night. You are such a wonderful young family. We know this will be hard on you. May God be with you and sustain you through the coming years. Love, Uncle Ervin and Aunt Mary Linnstaedter and Family
To Anna, Tim and Margaret, I am so sorry that I will not be able to make it to the memorial on Monday. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words that I can say to make this better. Love, Cecily
Anna, Tim, and Margaret, We are so sorry for your loss. Words aren’t enough. Jack was so special, caring, and unique. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we know that Jack will continue to live in heaven as well in as in the hearts of all those who were lucky enough to know him. Amanda, Chris, Meredith, and Evan Lawing
I read of Jack’s loss in the paper, and have already been touched by a young life, taken quickly, but knowing who he was and where he was going eternally.
Dear Tim, Anna, and Margaret, Our hearts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. I remember when Jack was born 12 years ago. I was in your 10th grade English class at Marshall. I know that he was such a wonderful, loving boy–a great son and brother. Know that God is holding him close. May He comfort you during this time. We love you and our praying for peace.
Dear Anna, Tim and Margaret, We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s loss Thursday evening. May God and your family and friends be of comfort to you in this difficult time. We are here to support you in whatever way you need. Blessings to all of you. Felicia, Greg, Peter and Joey
Dear Timothy, Anna, and Margaret, Please know that our Lord will bring you peace through this tragedy. I understaned your pain and hope you are comforted by the fact that you will certainly be with Jack again one day. My family is part of the little league family that has been so affected by this. I’ve heard so many things about what an amazing boy Jack is. You must be wonderful people to have raised such a good young man. I look forward to meeting himself myself one day. May our Heavenly Father bring you peace and strength during this time. Todd Kolasch
Dear Anna, We are very sorry that we will be unable to attend the memorial service for Jack. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love, Nora and Charles
We love your family and are comforted by the knowledge that Jack is in Jesus’ arms.
Tim, Anna, and Margaret, Having lost a child ourselves, we know the unspeakable pain you are experiencing and we are grieving with you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very trying time. God bless,
Anna, Tim, and Margaret–I never had a chance to meet Jack in person, but I felt I knew him well through your family photos and stories. He was a handsome young man (looked just like his dad!). Thank you for talking to the Washington Post and sharing more about Jack–I just know he was a wonderful person that you should be so proud to have raised. I am praying for God to provide you the strenght and faith you need to weather this difficult time. May God bless you and be with you, Carrie and John Lake
Dear Anna, Tim, and Margaret, There are no words which can tell you how sorry we are for your loss. We are thinking about you and sending our prayers……
Tim, Anna and Margaret, We are so sorry for your loss. Jack’s charming smile is forever in our memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
We hold you in our hearts and prayers as you walk through this heartbreaking time. May God grant you that incredible peace that passes all understanding. May you find comfort in the fact that ultimately your precious son is with the Lord and with his loving and wonderful grandmother, Margaret. Interceding for you –
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you face this tragic loss. I pray that you will feel God’s love flowing through all those who love you at VPC.
Anna, I’m devastated to hear of your loss. There are no words to describe… may God hold your family close during this time of great suffering. With love, Laura
Anna, Tim, and Margaret I cannot express in words the grief I am feeling for your loss. I pray that God continues to wrap His arms around you and comfort you. With love The Hodges family
Anna and family, I am soo sorry for the loss of Jack. May the memories you hold and the love and strength of others help you through. Jack is always with you and grandma has welcomed him home into her arms. My heart aches for you. Soo many prayers are with you and your family. My deepest condolences, Trina Kirsch Ricketts
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Though there are no words that can remove the magnitude of your pain and grief right now, please know that there hundreds of people lifting you up in prayer. We grieve, but yet not as those who have no hope – for we know that this is not the end of Jack’s life. We place our eyes on the One who is the Resurrection and the Life, and we long for the day when all tears will be wiped away as we stand together before our loving Lord. May God hold you close during this difficult time…
He is now in your mother’s loving arms. We are so lucky to have known them both Anna.
My Dear Anna, I am so shocked to hear about your son’s passing. I have followed your adventures with your children through your blog and always enjoyed knowing what a grand life you created for your family. I wish I could put my arm around you and make it all better, but those days are long past. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel for your tremendous loss. While nobody can take away the grief you are now feeling, know that your wonderful son Jack is in our Lord’s loving arms. His spirit will live in each one of you forever, memories of his smile will brighten your darkest days, and in the years aheead he will touch you in ways you cannot even imagine. Katie and I wish we could take away your tears and sadness, yet we know your faith will carry you through. With love always, Steve & Katie
Anna, Tim and Margaret, We are grieving for you and your family. We’re sure that images of Jack’s bright smile and loving being are with you every moment. Hopefully these images, as well as hundreds more memories, plus your faith that God will sustain you and that He has Jack in His home, will provide comfort and solace and healing for all of you. We love you all so much. Call me for anything. Barbara and Grady
Tim, Anna and Margaret, We are so sorry for your loss and offer you condolences. We fondly remember watching Jack play baseball with Zach and how much Jack loved baseball. He was such a wonderful boy. A true good soul. We will miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Our sincerest sympathy and condolences over the loss of your precious son Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
We are heartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts as you begin this difficult time in your lives. Jeff, Mimi, Duncan, Virginia, and Locke
We are sure there are no words to describe how you are feeling. But, we hope you can feel the love and support of friends, family and God. We hope this love will wrap your family in it arms and comfort you. Love always, Nancy & Stephen
So very sorry for your loss. I can not even image what you are going through but may you find some comfort in knowing that you have God and world of support behind you. My son and Jack were in Scouts and some soccer together together and I remember what a wonderful boy Jack was. God must have a greater plan for him. God bless you and you are in our daily prayers.
Anna, Tim, and Margaret, We are so sorry for your great loss, and we are praying for you all. May the Lord hold you close and continue to sustain you now and in the future. Love to you all, Emily, Robert, James, and Sarah Radke
We will always remember Jack as being full of energy and fun, as he was when we visited with you at Aunt Martha’s during Thanksgiving 2008. We are so sorry and our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you always.
I am so so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to give some comfort to you all, but I know God is holding you in His hand. I never know what to say, I just want you to know that I’m praying for you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
Anna, Tim, & Margaret, please know that you will continue to be in my prayers. I think the last time I got to spend a lot of time with Jack was when I visited you after Margaret was born. Such beautiful children! I remember how much he loved Thomas trains when he was little. Thank you for sharing more about Jack in the Washington Post. It was nice to get to know him a little more through your words. I bet God and Anna’s mom are having a great time building something with Legos with Jack right now.
Timothy, Anna, and Margaret and your extended families: My heart ached when I heard the news and read your story. My family is new to Vienna Pres and now knowing this is your church community, the grief feels paralyzing. My little boy died at age 8 1/2 years and I found Psalm 91 very comforting. In the dark days may it is also comfort you to view the darkness as God’s shadow, He is that near. I am so very sorry about your unspeakable loss.
Dear Tim and Family, My heart is heavy as I think of what you and your family are going through with the loss of Jack. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tara Anglin
Dear Tim and Anna, Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you today. Love, Dave and Bonnie
Although we never met, I am a fellow Mom and my heart is broken for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold Jack in the Palm of his Hand always.
My daughter and me followed the rescue efforts on the scanner that night. We sent prayers for a safe recovery to our friends on facebook. When we heard that Jack was found (not knowing the outcome) we were dancing for joy. Our hearts broke when we heard that God had taken Jack, but took solice in knowing that God did have him. We did not know you but our prayers are going out to all of you. God Bless You.
Anna, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna, Tim, and Margaret, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. I never met Jack, but was your student and at Marshall when he was born. It appears he had grown into a wonderful young man. I’m sorry the Lord decided to take him at such a young age.
Anna, Tim, and Margaret, We are saddened for your loss. We pray that God will be with your family and give you strength to deal with this loss. Trust that Jack is with His Father.
I pray that you are surrounded by love and that your faith helps guide you through the very difficult time you are facing. Your son will be missed and knows he was loved. He will be waiting to reunite with you all again some day.
Anna, my sympathies and condolences. Big hug and much love, Jody.
Anna, Tim and Margaret, Words seem to be inadequate to provide any solace, but it is apparent in the Oakton/Vienna community that Jack made an indelible mark. Blue ribbons, countless tears and conversations about about your precious son are everywhere. Your love for him is unparalled. May you find comfort in your faith and know that many, many people around the world are praying with you. Mary, Dave, Will, Wade and Jack Harris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My daughter Grace was cabin mates with Margaret this past summer. She is thinking about her. The Doherty Family.
Dear Anna, Timothy and Margaret, I am deeply saddened at the loss of your son and brother, Jack. I remember him as a baby at Alice’s wedding and then as a playful kid at Grandpa Harris’s funeral. I liked reading that he loves Gpd, legos, architecture and baseball. You are a very loving and caring family. I will keep you in my prayers. I know he will be greatly missed–a remarkable kid. Love, your cousin, Robert
Anna, My parents told me about Jack. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna, It is hard for me to put into words the feelings that we have for you and your family at this time but our prayers are with you. The Whiston family bond runs deep. Skeet Whiston and family
Praying for everyone who is suffering the loss of Jack. My sincere condolences to you.
You all have continuously been in my thoughts and prayers. It broke my heart when I heard of Jack passing. I was never honored with meeting Jack, but heard alot about him through his Aunt Liz. He was an amazing boy. So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around each of you to help you get through the coming days.
As friends of Julie and Dave’s and as grandparents we feel their and your loss. Sharon and Jim Quarles
As friends of Julie and Dave’s and as grandparents we feel their and your loss. Sharon and Jim Quarles
I just wanted to send my condolences to you all at this unimaginably difficult time. Even though we’ve never met, I’m keeping your family in my prayers and hope that God can somehow bring you some comfort and peace in the weeks and months ahead. Blessings, Tara
I extend my deepest condolences to all of you. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Jack and your family are always in my prayers.
Not a month goes by or at least every time I get my hair cut, that I don’t fondly recall your Mom, Anna. And it’s been over 20 years now. But no barber’s ever been as good as she. When I think of what a great woman she was I always check myself and say, she IS. And now she gets to meet her grandson face-to-face. As real and heart-warming as that vision may be, we know your heart aches even so. May Jack’s memory be eternal, and may God’s grace empower you and Tim and little Margaret to persevere together in your grief. You shall be in our prayers.
Dear Anna and family, My prayers are with you as you walk this difficult pathway. Know that God’s gentle hand rests over all of you and He will be with you each and every step of the way. I know that Margaret was waiting with open arms to welcome Jack into our Heavenly Father’s home. Perhaps if you open you ears and heart you will be able to hear their conversations. We may never understand the reasons behind what happened but know that God has a reason for everything and that He loves you all. Diane Weiss
Dear Anna and family, My prayers are with you as you walk this difficult pathway. Know that God’s gentle hand rests over all of you and He will be with you each and every step of the way. I know that Margaret was waiting with open arms to welcome Jack into our Heavenly Father’s home. Perhaps if you open you ears and heart you will be able to hear their conversations. We may never understand the reasons behind what happened but know that God has a reason for everything and that He loves you all. Diane Weiss
Dear Tim, Anna, and Margaret, My sincere condolences to each of you. Words are inadequate. However, blue ribbons speak powerfully. Jack was a fine scout. Tim was a more quiet den leader, beaming with delight at the mayhem that was a Pack 78 meeting. I remember Jack so clearly from the Pack 78 meetings. Joy poured out of Jack’s entire body. He also had a radiance about him that caught my attention several times. I remember him being the ready volunteer for the skits and Neil’s magic tricks. During the service on Monday, people spoke of his joyfulness and exuberance. People also spoke of a Jack that I did not have the pleasure of knowing. I am thankful to have known what I did. Your family is amongst the finest. I know that you have given so much to others. I hope those gifts come back at least a hundred fold. Peace be with you. Ann-Marie
Anna and family, My heart breaks for all of you. I wish there was something I could do for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be for a very long time. What a blessing to know that Jack is in Heaven today! As a dear friend of mine says about her own son, he would not want to come back even if he could becasue he is now in the perfect place! Sending big hugs and prayers!
My deepest sympathies go out to your entire family. We are all so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Tim, Anna and Margaret, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Jacks memorial service was a beautiful tribute to Jack and to your familys faith, love and strength. I know there is nothing anyone can say or do to allay your grief and pain. But I hope it is some small comfort to know that you and Jack are and will be in the thoughts and prayers of many, many people.
We don’t know your family but are heartbroken by Jack’s death–it is a tremendous shock and intensely sad. It is very difficult to accept that something so terrible could happen. Thank you for speaking with the media and making information available–it is ironic that you are taking care of your community in your darkest hour, but it has been a blessing. Our family sends its deepest sympathies and we are so, so sorry that Jack is gone.
Dear Anna, It has been many years, but I heard of your loss and was heartbroken. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am terribly sorry that Jack had to pass. He was a very special boy- hilarious, creative, and brilliant. I remember about a month ago when Keegan had invited Jack over to play with their cars. We made pizza for dinner and Jack, Keegan, Jacquelene and I were at the table, eating and laughing at Jack’s impressions and funny stories. We all miss him very much, but It’s a wonderful thing that he is in heaven with God and he is watching over us all with that great smile of his.