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Rachel McKay Obituary
November 1944 - July 2013
Resident of Pleasanton
Rachel McKay passed away on July 6. She spent 39 years in Elementary education, teaching in Castro Valley and in Dublin. Rachel retired from teaching in 2006. She is survived by two sons , Josh (Barbara) and Joel, two grandsons Xavier and Quinn, 5 siblings and Jack McKay. For the past 6 years her grandsons have been the joys of her life.
A memorial service will held July 16 at 2pm at Graham-Hitch in Pleasanton, followed by a service in Oakridge, OR where she was born and raised. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to: The Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel. 840 S. Main St., Mt Angel, OR 97362
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W. Pokorny
November 5, 2013
Nov. 5th was your birthday Rachel. It is too bad that midnight came so fast. You left your hometown to make the world a better place and was successful and appreciated by those you met elsewhere. Good for you! As Scott Carpenter/John Glen have said-- "God Speed".
Trude Pestana
August 16, 2013
I came across this today by accident. I am so,so sad. She was my all time favorite teacher. I adored her. I had her for 5th and 6th grades @
Chabot. I also tutored some of her students when I was in high school. I wrote her a poem when I left for college and she wrote to me several times while I was in college. Amazing teacher and woman. Such a fun, witty, sarcastic and loving person. She was truly a gift and a mentor to me. I was hoping to see her again and now it is too late. So sad. I send my deepest sympathy to her family.
c q
July 19, 2013
Rest in Peace. Thanks for all the years of teaching and caring.
Brooke Miller-Cisneros
July 17, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. McKay. She was a great role model when I was in Middle School at Wells. My thoughts are with the McKay family. Rest in Peace Mrs. McKay.
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Lori Riordan
July 17, 2013
oh how sad:( Mrs. McKay was one of my favorite middle high teachers! You will be well missed!
Cathy Mancini Rinck
July 17, 2013
Mrs. McKay was my 4th grade teacher and also my 8th grade P.E. teacher. I remember her reading out loud to us in 4th grade, and teaching us to do cartwheels off the balance beam in middle school (she looked as terrified at spotting me as I felt doing the cartwheel!!) She was a wonderful teacher!
Katie Kelly
July 17, 2013
In addition to Wells, Mrs. McKay was my 4th grade teacher at Donlon Elementary. Imprinted in my mind is her passionate reading of "Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume. She did all the different voices. How we sat around her on the floor, mesmerized, a classroom of future book lovers and dreamers. God bless you, Mrs. McKay.
Jennifer Mahan
July 16, 2013
Mrs. McKay was my teacher at Wells many years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. She will be well remembered.
Jennifer Mahan
July 16, 2013
Mrs. McKay was my teacher at Wells many years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. She will be well remembered.
Jennifer Mahan
July 16, 2013
Mrs. McKay was my teacher at Wells many years ago. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. She will be well remembered!
Marge Fish
July 16, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Rachel's family and friends. "Mrs. McKay" was a favorite of my kids at Nielsen. She was an amazing teacher, not just about reading, writing and math but about life as well. Her dedication and consistency were such a helpful combination to all of her students. She was also incredibly appreciate of any parent who helped in her classroom. What a special teacher and person. Our prayers go out to you.
Marge, Dan, Lauren and Allie Fish
July 16, 2013
To the McKay family, what an amazing 39 years many of us her student (myself included). Thank you for her many years of contribution and the lives she changed. May your hearts be strong and your happiness fond with memories and laughter. ~ A Neilson, Wells, Dublin High Student.
Erin Henderson
July 16, 2013
Rachel (Mrs. McKay as I fondly knew her), as an educator, helped shape my life and made a significant positive impact on me growing up. Family, you are in my thoughts. May you all find peace during this difficult time.
July 16, 2013
My son and daughter both had Mrs. McKay in 4th grade at Nielsen. We appreciated her great passion for teaching. She expected the best from the children and wanted them to be successful.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony & Michele Ferreri
July 16, 2013
We will miss Rachel dearly. She was a wonderful person. Our deepest condolences go out to the McKay Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Schuler
July 16, 2013
My heart and condolences go out to the McKay family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the McKay family especially Xavier and Quinn very well. They both attend the school I work at. Thinking about your family.
July 15, 2013
Mckay family we are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Love, The Sims family.
July 15, 2013
Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Our kids fondly remember her from Nielsen. We pray for you and yours and know that she is at rest and peace. Baron Family
Erica L. Miller & John Ewell
July 15, 2013
The world lost a beautiful spirit with the passing of such a generous& loving woman. Heaven clearly has gained an angel. Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Jean Kass
July 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Rachel was a terrific co-worker, at Wells!
Marco and Ilene Beretta
July 14, 2013
There are no words to express our sorrow over the loss of beautiful Rachel. Our condolences and love to the McKay family.
July 12, 2013
Much love to the McKay Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Matt Patty(Geesman) and Tanner Bingham
The Staff of Graham-Hitch Mortuary
July 12, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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