Ernest G. McKay
1933 - 2020
Ernest G. McKay
1933 - 2020
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BORN
1933
DIED
2020
Ernest McKay Obituary
Ernest loved traveling with his wife and friends and he especially enjoyed his years in Arizona as a snowbird.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Boyer McKay, three sisters Julie Sibert, Newton, Iowa; Marna Dahlstrom, Fairfield, Iowa; and Nancy Clark, St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by his four children; Deborah Ann McKay, Yreka, California; David Lance McKay, Ogden, Utah; John Charles (Lola) McKay, Fremont, California; Stephen Charles (Kathleen) McKay, Layton, Utah; and two step-daughters Breanna and Brittney.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Friends may visit with family Tuesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Judy and Jerry Winkle
July 13, 2020
Pat, I wish we were there to give you a big hug. Ernie was such a special friend and neighbor in Canyon Vistas. My sympathy to you, Bella and all your family.
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July 9, 2020
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