Bethany Jane McDonald
October 6, 1981 ~ September 1, 2013
Bethany Jane McDonald, a life-long resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in New Braunfels at the age of 31. She was born on October 6, 1981 in New Braunfels to Arthur W. McDonald and Molly Octavia Murph McDonald. Bethany was a sensitive, sweet, free-spirited, loving and caring young lady who loved the Lord Jesus. Her love of outdoor adventures, animals, and nature was only outweighed by her extreme devotion to her family, especially her son, Benjamin, and to her friends. She had a strong love and compassion for the elderly, and worked as a CNA. Bethany was a student in the Wayland Baptist University R.N. program. Survivors include her beloved son, Benjamin Arthur Myers; parents, Arthur and Molly McDonald; siblings, Andrew McDonald and wife, Sandra; Mary Kristine Whitehead and husband, Jeff; Charles Luke McDonald and wife, Meaghan; nephews and nieces, Chris, Amanda, Nick, Kirsten and Austin. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 PM on Thursday, September 5, 2013, with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 PM at Freedom Fellowship Church, 410 Oak Run Point in New Braunfels. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Freedom Fellowship Church with Pastor Dennis Gallaher officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Country Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bethany's name to Options for Women-New Braunfels, Freedom Fellowship Church, or to Gospel for Asia.
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We were on the same team when some of us from our church went on a mission trip to build a house in a Mexican colonia for an elderly couple.
I knew Bethany and her sister Kristin when we were in our teens. God be with the family.
Bethany, May The Lord welcome you to his kingdom. It was my pleasure to have known you and my prayers for your family especially your son during this very difficult time. God bless you and your family and may you still heal others from above.
My prayers and condolences to Bethany’s family and friends. May The Lord hold you close during this difficult time. Know I loved Bethany, as did so many others. My life is less without her. Linda
Dear Molly, Art and family….it is with our greatest sympathy we send you this condolence on the loss of Bethany. May God’s grace and peace be with you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers also go with you. If we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to let us know….With God’s love, Atlee & Linda Fritz
Precious child of God. She touched the life of many girls at Options For Women showing them Jesus by her compassion. We grieve with you the loss of an angel on earth.
I had the privilege of working with Bethany at Options for Women. She was a precious young woman that no doubt, loved The Lord Jesus and wanted to serve Him. Rest in Him now, sweet Bethany:)
I was a classmate of Bethany’s in nursing school. She is a beautiful, free-spirited young lady who is greatly missed. My deepest condolences for her family and friends.
Dearest McDonald Family, We are grieving with you and are praying for the Lord’s peace and comfort to be abundant during the weeks ahead. So very sorry for this tremendous loss.
I was so sad to hear of the death of my lovely sweet friend, Bethany. She will be missed and my heart aches for you all. You all are in our prayers.
My deepest sympathies to Arthur and his family on the tragic loss of his daughter. May God bless and care for her and the family left behind. Peter Hearnden Thermon Canada
Arthur and family, I was so saddened to hear this news yesterday and want to offer my most sincere condolences during this most difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! We remember your beautiful Bethany from our time at Fellowship Bible Church. Know that we are praying for you as your heart aches right now. Praying that God will give you comfort as only He can.
Please accept our most sincere condolences in your time of loss.Our thoughts and prayers of the entire Sackett family will be with you.
Please accept our most sincere condolences in your time of loss.Our thoughts and prayers of the entire Sackett family will be with you.
Dear Arthur and Molly, I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Rachel Brown.
Our hearts are broken over the loss of your precious Bethany who touched so many lives with her love and tender heart. Her love for Jesus made an impact on so many, making an eternal difference in their lives. May the Lord continuously comfort all of you and give you His peace.
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for Bethany’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We loved Bethany’s sweet, sweet spirit. I feel certain she is with Jesus now and no longer in pain. In His love, Lucretia, Minette’s mom.
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for Bethany’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We loved Bethany’s sweet, sweet spirit. I feel certain she is with Jesus now and no longer in pain. In His love, Lucretia, Minette’s mom.
With great sadness, I send mysympathy to all who cared for Bethany. Her smile could light up a room.
With great sadness, I send my sympathy to all who cared for Bethany. Her smile could light up a room.
I am so sorry for your loss, as a mother who has also had to say good bye to my child too soon, my heart hurts for you. I will miss seeing Bethany at church. She was such a beautiful girl inside and out. I know I will see her again. Like I tell everyone of my daughter, she is picking out our mansion and waiting on us to get there.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is so heavy with sadness for you and your family.
I keep all the family in my prayers. It is a very hard thing to lose a child at any age. I can remember so many good times as children. From swinging in the trees and jumping on the trampoline. No matter what you were doing she always found a way to make it fun. She will be truly missed and forever in our hearts
We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you must be feeling right now at the loss of your beautiful daughter. Our hearts go out to you and hope you may have some comfort knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your sweet Bethany. My heart aches for all those who held her dear. I will always remember her sweet spirit and how she poured so much into Benjamin.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dearest Bethany was so special to us words cannot describe. She was an angel sent from Heaven to enlighten our lives. I pray God give the McDonald Family the strength to carry on and live life to the fullest in Bethany’s memory. We love you!
My thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald family. May the good Lord give you strength and peace during this time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathy to the McDonald family for your loss. God Bless You
I was so saddened by the news of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arthur and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that all who know you hold you in their hearts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Dear Molly, I was so sorry to hear of Bethany’s passing. I am praying that you will feel God putting His arms around you right now and that He will give you comfort and peace during this time.
Molly, Arthur & family. I am soo deeply sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you, and pray you will feel God’s mighty power at this sad, sad time.
Dear Arthur, I cannot imagine the sorrow that you and your family must be feeling at this time. Please know that we are praying for the repose of Bethany’s soul as well as for the Lord to give you all the strength to get through this time. May God be with you all.
Molly, I always appreciated and loved your daughter so much. She was there for my daughter Hannah when she really needed a friend. We will always remember her fondly. Love and prayers to you. Michelle Thompson
My children and I loved sweet Bethany and her Ben so very much. We are all deeply saddened at her passing. Know that we pray for you all every day, fully expecting the Lord to do as He promised, to comfort those that mourn.
May The Lord give the McDonald Family comfort in knowing Bethany is in his arms, and I pray that he will give them Stength.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though we are not there with you in person, know that you are in our hearts with much love.
I would like to express my thoughts here about Bethany. I was one of her Nursing Instructors at Wayland Baptist University. Bethany was such an awesome individual. She was an excellent student. In my heart, I knew . . . “Now this young lady is going to make a really terrific Nurse”!
Just want you to know that I’m praying for you during this period of pain and remembering the Bible says “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”.
WE THE MARTINEZ FAMILY ARE SADDEN BY YOUR LOSE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE McDONALD FAMILY AND WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS
Arthur, I just wanted to let you know i am thinking and praying for you and your family. Having four children myself i can’t imagine what you and your wife are going through. I wish I could say something that would ease the hurt. Perhaps knowing that other care and are praying for Bethany and the McDonald family will help. God Bless you and your family.
Arthur, I just wanted to let you know i am thinking and praying for you and your family. Having four children myself i can’t imagine what you and your wife are going through. I wish I could say something that would ease the hurt. Perhaps knowing that other care and are praying for Bethany and the McDonald family will help. God Bless you and your family.
May the Lord be with you’ll during this time and always.
Our deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arthur, please know that Gerri and I will be praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow.
I am sorry that I couldn’t attend the service. I went on a mission trip to Mexico in 2009 with her and went to church with her for awhile. She had the most beautiful spirit I have ever seen & made such a impact on my son & I that will NEVER be forgot. I know God has wrapped her in all his glory and she will be waiting for us all one day with her BEAUTIFUL smile. You are in are prayers. Derrick Flack and Family
Bethany graduated high school with our own Benjamin. She will always be a beautiful spirit full of light and love to us. Her smile outsparkled the stars. Hugs.
Molly and Arthur, I am so sorry for your loss. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Bethany’s passing. Know that all of you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Harry and Dianne
Dear McDonald Family, I am sadden to hear about the loss of your sweet daughter, Bethany. Benjamin & my Jayna were in the dual-language class together. We would see each other everyday after school picking up the children. She was the sweetest person. Her soft spoken voice was so soothing to hear & her love for Benjamin was undeniable. May the angels lift her beautiful spirit to the lord, and may he hold her tight with love & compassion. My deepest condolences to your family, my thoughts & prayers will always be with you all. xoxo
Molly, My heart breaks for your loss as I know how important your family is to you. I will be lifting you up in prayer and know that God will comfort as only he can.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. So sorry. Your family will be in my prayers.
Molly and Arthur, I’m so very sorry for the loss of Bethany. What a lovely young lady she was. We’ll all miss her greatly. Please accept my most sincere condolences. You’re all in my prayers. Jackie Kayser
Bethany was such a sweet friend, I remember when we would make copies together at CTTC and visit about our lives and kids . She will be missed but know that she will always have a special place in my heart and others. God bless
I was briefly a classmate of Bethany’s at Wayland for an Old Testament Survey class. She had an amazing smile and asked me about my T-shirt, from Benjamin Surf Shop in Corpus Christi, explaining that Benjamin was her son’s name. We had emailed each other so that she could have the contact information for the shop to buy a T-shirt for her son. I found that old email today and was shocked to learn that she was gone. I’m so sorry.Chad