Mr. Richard Allen "Dick" McKay's Obituary
Mr. Richard Allen McKay, age 76, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2011, at his home. Richard was born in Kalkaska, MI on January 25, 1935 to Fredrick Clyde and Oneita (McClean) McKay. Dick served his Country in the U.S. Navy. On July 28, 1956, he married the former Pearl L. Sidock and she preceded him in death on December 14, 1998. Dick was a boiler operator at S. D. Warren for close to 40 years prior to his retirement in 1992. He and his wife then retired to the Baldwin area. Dick was a wonderful husband to Pearl, a great dad, and a good provider with a big heart. Both Dick and Pearl were former members of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. Richard is survived by his 3 children, Rick (Donita) McKay of Niles, MI, Janice (Judy) McKay of Holton, MI, and Stanley (Kim) McKay of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Danielle (Josh) Young, Dustin McKay, Kristin McKay, and Maddisyn McKay; 2 great grandchildren, Kyle McKay and Jayden Young; 3 brothers, Dale (Dorothy) McKay of Muskegon, Ken (Beverly) McKay of Clarksville, TN, and Jack (Phyllis) McKay of Bellaire, MI; a sister-in-law, Anna McKay of Gulliver, MI; and many nieces and nephews. Dick was also preceded in death by a sister, Marion Webster and a brother Phillip McKay. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE at Sunrise Memorial Gardens will be held at a later date. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book @ www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565.
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