Dr. Alexander Donald

1926-2025

Dr. Alexander Donald was born in Oak Bluff, Ontario, Canada, on June 20, 1926. He was the youngest child, with three older sisters.

He put himself through medical school in Canada. After he graduated from medical school, the family immigrated to the United States. Initially Dr. Donald practiced medicine in Stanley, North Dakota. The family then moved to Glendale, California, where they spent several years.

Finally, they moved to Santa Barbara, where Dr. Donald started a family practice in Goleta. He had a very successful private practice. In addition, he was a company doctor for various companies in the Santa Barbara area. He and his wife Joyce raised two daughters.

Dr. Donald enjoyed golfing at La Cumbre Country Club golf course with his wife. He also enjoyed helping his daughters with their show horses. He was a voracious reader of detective novels.

In his later years, Dr. Donald and his wife lived at Valle Verde Senior Living Community.

He was predeceased by his wife Joyce Alice Donald. He is survived by his daughters Marcia Lynn Donald and Shawn Marie Donald; and his granddaughter Kelly Anne Styger.

The family expresses their gratitude to Assisted Hospice Care. A special thank you to hospice nurse Aretha, who was so attentive and kind to our father in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Spark Rescue of Santa Barbara, in Alexander Donald’s memory.