Sally Jo-Anne McKay

We are sorry to announce that Sally McKay, 94, passed away on the afternoon of May 22nd, 2025 in her home in Port Orchard, Washington.

Born on March 2nd, 1931, in Eatonville, Washington, Sally was a loving spouse, parent, and friend.

Sally spent much of her life living on her family's farm in Eatonville, Washington. She lived there as a child, and returned to the farm as an adult. She loved spending time in nature and would spend many, many hours in the woods picking wild blackberries, stripping cascara bark, cutting cedar boughs, and collecting fir cones with her friend Zola to fund their yearly trips to Reno.

She was tremendously creative and talented. Whether it was her famous fruitcake, or her artwork, she was always putting things of beauty into the world. She loved farm life, especially her chickens and cows. Even into her eighties, she was taking care of farm chores single-handedly.

Sally's trademark was her sweet, kind disposition, as well as her wicked sense of humor! She was always caring for others. She was a long time member of the Ohop Grange, and cared for her mother and husband during their long illnesses.

Sally is survived by her children Laurie, Betty Jean, Martin and Greg, as well as her grandchildren Jess and Brynn, and great-grandson Ben. She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Jonas, her mother Helen, husband Ben, and her three siblings (Nancy, Nels and Nadia).

At her request, there will be no memorial service, but please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She was a special person, greatly loved, and will be missed.