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Marianne McKay Obituary
Fort Shaw —Marianne McKay, 55, of Fort Shaw, was guided by angels to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Fort Shaw Bible Church on Friday, November 21st at 1:00pm with Pastor Kirby Jones officiating.
Marianne was born December 8, 1958 to Bud and Thelma Hane in Fort Shaw, Montana. She graduated from Simms High School and in 1977 she was married to the love of her life, Dallas McKay. Together they raised two children, Megan and Aaron. Marianne spent many years raising her children and loved being a stay at home mom. During her working years she could be found substituting for Sun River Valley Schools or running the farm. She spent many years working as a secretary at Sun River School and later at Fort Shaw Elementary. Marianne also worked part time for Fort Shaw Irrigation district for ten years.
She loved gardening and traveling, but her life's greatest joy was being a grandma and taking care of all her kids at school.
Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Dallas McKay of Fort Shaw; daughter, Megan (Zach) Miller of Great Falls; son, Aaron (Kelli) McKay of Simms; parents, Bud and Thelma Hane of Fort Shaw; sisters, Janet Hayes of Great Falls and Karen (Bernie) Davidson of Casper, WY; brothers, Tim (Jamie), Jon (Shannon) and Mike (Patti) Hane, all of Fort Shaw; grandchildren, Max, Hannah and Emmersen Miller as well as several nieces and nephews.
Those who have preceded her in death are her grandparents, Edna & Clarence Hane and Thelma & Tobe Kunkel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marianne McKay
The Levines
November 25, 2014
May our dear Heavenly Father comfort you
all during these sad times and give your hearts that peace that passes all understanding. God bless you.
LYNDA KINNA
November 22, 2014
BUD AND THELMA,SO SORRY ABOUT MARIANNE.WHAT A BEAUTY. MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY. LYNDA
Leon and LaVerne Mangold
November 22, 2014
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Marianne. God be with you during this difficult time.
Shelley Mangold Oksness
November 22, 2014
Much love and prayers during this difficult time.
Bob & Christy Pfennigs
November 21, 2014
Megan, Zach and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss....breaks our hearts. Good is great..he gave us very special memories until we meet again.
John and Kim Bennett
November 21, 2014
Dallas and family, mere words cannot take away the pain. Just know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all. The good and gentle person she was will remain as a gift to us all. May her memory sustain you in this time of trial.
John and Kim Bennett and Family
Al Morgan
November 20, 2014
My thought are with Dallas and children in these unfair times. Rest assured Mariane Is in heaven looking down on you. My thoughts are with the Hane family in your time of greive. Take care.
Chris (Takala) Moore
November 20, 2014
Heaven gained an amazing Angel. May the Angel's wrap their healing wings around you all for comfort and healing until we are all reunited again someday when it is our time to make that eternal journey home.
Lynette
November 20, 2014
The loss of a mate is never easy. God will strengthen you in the days ahead. The love Marianne showed your family, Dallas, will be with all of you now and forever.
Vicki Clark
November 20, 2014
Dallas and Aaron, God Bless you and your families. Be calm and you will hear her voice.....she will remain with you forever.
Ken Bowser
November 20, 2014
Dallas & Family. Thoughts and prayers to you all for the loss of your loved one.
Heidi Wood
November 19, 2014
Heartbroken for Marianne's family!
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