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David McKay Obituary
July 19, 1931-April 4, 2021
David Reid McKay was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to Clyde and Nellie (Wallot) McKay on Sunday, July 19, 1931.
Following high school, David attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, honorably serving for four years. He was stationed at Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico. In September of 1955, David enrolled at Ohio State in the College of Education obtaining his bachelor's degree in Business Education in 1957. David would complete his Master's Degree in Business from the University of Michigan in 1962.
David was the first Dean of the Business Division at Monroe County Community College in Monroe, Michigan. He was responsible for establishing the original criteria for the Business Division in 1966.
One of David's passions in life was genealogy. He made it his life's work to ensure his family's legacy would be around for many future generations. David was a world traveler, experiencing Europe, Asia and Scandinavia and he visited many a time to Scotland.
In 1980, David married his soulmate, Cheryl Carter Rumler. David's biggest love of all was his family. He would do anything for them and was always thankful for the memories that his children, their spouses, and grandchildren provided.
David Reid McKay, age 89, passed away in Hood River, Oregon, on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
To cherish his memory, he leaves his soulmate: Cheryl McKay; five children: Steve McKay, Barry (Anita) McKay, Rachel McKay (Josh Voshall), Sheyla (Steve) Barteck, and Adreah (John) Kuderik; eight grandchildren: Rozie (Alan) Vajda, Kaela Kuderik, Katie Cheney, Bryce Barteck, Hunter (Leah) Cheney, Jessicah Kuderik (who preceded him in death), Reese Kuderik, Barrett Voshall; and three great-grandchildren: Tucker Yoas, Sawyer Smith, and Audrey Cheney.
Friends may gather from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life for immediate family, will take place at 1:00pm on Friday, April 16, 2021. Procession will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery for burial. To read more about David's life story, visit www.merklefs.com. Online guests may also leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo.
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Harry Ewell
May 26, 2021
David was a true friend... i shall miss him...as others will!!
-Harry Ewell
Tom/Coleen Crampton
April 12, 2021
Dave was a great neighbor for the short time he lived next door at the lake. He would always banter back and forth with me and said he loved to get my goat which at times he did. He truly cared about the lake and always tried to help make it better. We miss you Dave.
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