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1946
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2025
Jean McKechnie Obituary
October 3, 1946 - June 11, 2025
Jean McKechnie, 78, of Bellevue, NE, formerly of Yorktown Heights, NY, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice on June 11th after a long battle with cancer. She graduated from Bellevue College in 1981 and received her Masters of Social Work Degree from UNO in 1984. She had a long career helping others, including her own private practice as a therapist and 20 years service at Uta Halee Girls Village. Jean was working as a Hospice Social Worker up to her final weeks.
Born on October 3rd, 1946 to Lucy Delaney and Alexander McKechnie Jr., Jean originally moved to Bellevue in 1966, permanently settling there in 1974. She is survived by her brother, John McKechnie, and his wife, Karen, of Wappinger Falls, NY; her brother, Edward McKechnie, and his wife, Rima, of Wingdale, NY; her sister, Magee McKechnie, and her husband, Tim Carroll, of Cary, NC; her sister, Carol McKechnie Nielsen of Wendell, NC; her son, Cliff Pountney of Minneapolis, MN; her son, Adrian Pountney of Golden, CO; her grandchildren, Ida Pountney and Finnegan Pountney, as well as many nieces of nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney Street, on July 19th from 4-7. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a charity of your choice that helps all others.
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Memories and Condolences
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Krissa Lee-Regier
July 13, 2025
Jean was an inspiration to all who knew her and a true light worker on the planet. She has left a great legacy of love and service. - Krissa Lee-Regier
Dawn Seefus
July 9, 2025
Miss Jean was our neighbor for over 25 years. She was the sweetest, kindest soul I have ever known, and I miss her so much. She always thought of others: bringing my children back little gifts when she went out of town, giving my hubby a coat and wool socks because he shoveled her driveway, giving her other neighbor food because she had extra leftovers...if you look up the term "beautiful soul" you will see a photo of Miss Jean. My deepest sympathies for Miss Jean's family and friends. The world lost a living angel when we lost her.
Lisa
July 7, 2025
Some people just make the world a better place just by being in it. Jean was one of those people. She smiled all the time. She was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to work with!! We will miss you Jean!!
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