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Kevin McKay Obituary

McKay, Kevin W., 60, Apollo Elementary School principal in Goddard, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tracy; children, Bailey and Reilly; parents, David and Mary McKay; brothers, David (Cher) and Daniel; nephews, Sean, Baxter, and Reese. Memorial services for Kevin will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Colon Cancer Alliance at www.ccaliance.org/

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2015.

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Jennifer Kunz

April 10, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Firman and Irene Werth

April 7, 2015

Tracy and family so sorry about your loss, you are in our prayers.

Jim Pivonka

April 6, 2015

Kevin's father, Dave, and mother, Mary, were long time good friends and with and with brother Danny support to my Dad, Leo Pivonka in his last years. My family and I greatly regret the sorrow Kevin's passing has visited upon his family, and wish for your peace and happiness in the future.

April 6, 2015

Thinking of you, Tracy and family, in thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in your loving memories and the support of your family and friends during this difficult time. Jim really appreciated Kevin while working in the Ellsworth School System. Kevin was a kind and caring person. Rest In Peace, Kevin! Jim and Marilyn Homolka

Linda Manning

April 6, 2015

My heart is breaking for Tracy, Bailey & Reilly. I know of no one who loved his family more than Kevin. He also loved his staff & students at Apollo. Kevin is an inspiration for me & for so many others. He handled his cancer journey with faith, strength, optimism, & dignity. My prayer was that he be healed here on earth; God's plan was that he enter heaven, healed & whole. I don't understand, but I know God is in control, & His plans are for good. I love you, dear friend; & I will see you again.

Sydnee Herrington

April 6, 2015

Even though you were my principal for a short time at Goddard, you will be greatly missed!

Tricadia and Tiptree

April 6, 2015

Bailey and family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you our deepest sympathies.

With love,
The Tricadia and Tiptree families

Marietta Gray

April 6, 2015

Kevin was a great colleague and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. My condolences for your loss,

Andrea Dixon

April 6, 2015

My sincere sympathy to your family. Summit, my therapy dog, and I met Kevin during his treatment. We had some good visits during those times. He was very devoted to his family and education and will be sorely missed by many.

Deb & Russ Odle

April 6, 2015

Kevin was not only a great principal, but a great man. I have many great memories. He loved his family very much. He will truly be missed. RIP Kevin. My heart goes out to the family.

April 6, 2015

Tracy, I am praying for you and your family. With God's grace you all will make it through this hard time. Love Keith Brown/Hamilton Middle School

Terry and Joy (Daughter of Ruby(Clowers) and Clarence Leitner) Sallee

April 6, 2015

Very sorry for you loss. We pray you will feel God's love around you at this time and the months to come. We pray for you to have peace and well being.

Norma Jean

April 6, 2015

You will be missed. What a blessing to have known you!

Brett Dorr

April 5, 2015

Mr. McKay was a man that always put the children first. He will be missed by many.

John Montford

April 5, 2015

Kevin McKay was a kind and gentle man who always had his family in mind. I was part of the Discovery staff 2005-2007.

Mary E. Paul

April 5, 2015

Tracy and family: Please know that I am thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. Kevin was a "natural" educator, many can be trained for education, but few are natural. He was, I knew it the first time I met him way back when. He will be missed by many who admired and loved him.

Evelyn Cranmer

April 5, 2015

What a wonderful man. Please know your entire family is in my prayers during this difficult time for you. What a BEAUTIFUL Easter he must be having. God bless you all.

Gina Weidner

April 5, 2015

RIP Kevin McKay! You were an awesome man,father and husband and principal here on earth. You will be missed by so many people but God now has another great angel. God bless your family who you loved so much.

Doni Salyers

April 5, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family!! God Bless!

Steve & Linda Broadfoot

April 5, 2015

So sorry to hear about Kevin, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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