Photo courtesy of Young's Funeral Home - Tigard OR
Sherwood, Oregon
Dec 10, 1937 – Jul 15, 2015
Ian D.G. McKechnie, 78, of Sherwood, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 15,2015. Ian was born in Brighton, England on December 10 th 1937 and raised duringThe Blitz in WWII. Ian completed his British A Levels and joined the Royal AirForce, where he became a Russian linguist. His military...
Read MoreI worked with Ian as the staff person when he was chair for CRESCENDO, the all volunteer business support group for the Oregon Symphony from 1988-92. From the very day I recruited him for the group I knew fir certain that I’d found the perfect individual to help lead the group. He was outstanding in that role and a joy to work with. I’m late with this post, but know Ian wouldn’t mind one bit.
Denise Chanterelle DuBois
December 26, 2020 | Friend
From the Board and staff of NOAH, and from all of the residents of the affordable housing financed by NOAH, we would like to Thank You for helping to form our organization in 1990.
Our thoughts are with the McKechnie family during this difficult time.
NOAH and Board
August 05, 2015 | Portland, OR
Donna and family so sorry to hear of Ian's passing. You are in my thoughts.
Donna Clark
July 30, 2015 | Portland, OR
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Judie Fuller
July 29, 2015
I was always struck by Ian's professionalism and keen eye for the financials when I worked with him at the Benj Franklin. He was indeed the consumate gentleman and I know he will be missed greatly. Our prayers will be with his family.
Thomas Hannah
July 29, 2015 | Oregon City, OR
I worked for Ian when he was Chair of the State Housing Council -- a governor-appointed board that created low-income housing policy for the Sate of Oregon. Working for Ian changed my life. He taught me so much that I apply every single day. He was a model of intergrity, compassion, strength and accomplishment. He was kind and witty and absolutely brilliant. I think of him often in my work, and quote him to my staff to this day. My heart goes out to Donna and his sons.
Deborah Wood
July 27, 2015 | Hillsboro, OR
Ian was terrific to work for. He helped me out when I was going thru a difficult time in my life with compassion and uplifting words. That is how I will remember this caring man.
Bill Tatum
July 26, 2015 | Phoenix, AZ
I enjoyed very much working with Ian. We became good friends when Benj. went public and we traveled together to assist in selling stock. Our thoughts are with the family.
Don McIntyre
July 16, 2015
I have fond memories of working with Ian. We became good friends traveling together when Benj. went public and we assisted in selling the stock.
Our thoughts are with the family.
Don Mc Intyre
July 16, 2015
