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John McKay
October 25, 1930 - December 31, 2022
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On December 31, 2022 Mr. John Donald McKay of Osoyoos passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, BC at the age of 92 years. He died after a short illness with his family at his side.
He was predeceased by his brother Robert and his sister Mildred.
John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 72 years, Alma, his children Shirley (Mike), Judy, his grandchildren Stacey (Sam), Tara, James (Rhonda), Justen (Sylvie), Andrea (Anthony), his great grandchildren Devon, Ayden, Alexa, Megan, Liam, Nevaeh, and Ella. His humour and playfulness with his grandchildren and great grandchildren kept him young.
John from a young child had a penchant for making all things work. This helped him in creating a loving family life to his love of mechanics from which he built his career. He retired from Alcan after 23 years on December 1, 1992 as a foreman in the garage where he was highly regarded for both his ethics and knowledge.
In 1993 he moved to Osoyoos where he attended the Baptist Church making many new friends. He was a man of strong faith and enjoyed the Christian fellowship.
John was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed ocean fishing, camping, traveling and cruising with family and friends. He loved to explore nature as a rock hobbyist. He was an avid lawn bowler and volunteered for the maintenance of the greens.
We would like to thank Dr. Tarr and the caring nurses of the South Okanagan General Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday March 17, 2023 at the Osoyoos Baptist Church followed by a reception in the church lower hall.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Patricia Lange
Relation: KFBC friend
I remember your dad as a kind man with a twinkle in his eye. He was a true gentleman.
From: Maynard Reid
Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you, especially Shirley and Mike.
From: Mike Truchan
Relation: Brother in law
Dear Alma and family I was deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing he will be greatly missed. I want to send my deepest condolences to all of you.
I got to know John and Alma when they lived in Stony Plain Alberta when I married Alma’s sister Erma.
After John and Alma moved to Kitimat BC, we visited them many times and have many happy memories attending Shirley’s and Judy’s weddings, fishing and crab trapping experiences.
When John retired they moved to Osoyoos BC and after visiting them there we moved here as well in 1995. We have had many years of sharing time together, camping, shopping, lawn bowling, family reunions and playing cards together.
May your fond memories and caring support from family and friends help you journey through this difficult time.
From: Edith Hanna
Relation: Uncle
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle John. He was a kind man with a good sense of humour, a loving father and husband. He will be greatly missed. We will say prayers for Aunt Alma and the family.
From: Clay Howey
Relation: Uncle
So sad to hear of the passing of Uncle John. Lots of fond memories of him – he’ll be missed.
From: Jim Howey
Relation: My Uncle
We’re saddened to hear of Uncle John’s passing. Alma, Shirley, Judy and family, we are thinking of you and send our condolences. I will always keep him in my memory of times past with him and his family …. memories of joy and happiness.
From: Laurel Pinske
Relation: Neighbour
I will miss seeing him out there in the garden with his quiet smile and kind eyes. Praying for all of you, Alma! May God bless you and keep you and comfort you with His great comfort.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
March 17, 2023
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Osoyoos Baptist Church
6210 - 97th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Friday March 17, 2023 at the Osoyoos Baptist Church followed by a reception in the church lower hall
6210 - 97th Street
Osoyoos, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
Thank You Notice
We would like to thank Dr. Tarr and the caring nurses of the South Okanagan General Hospital.
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