Armeda Newton McKinnon

Armeda Newton McKinnon 1920 ~ 2005 Armeda Newton McKinnon, an elegant lady, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully in Salt Lake City, December 4, 2005, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 85. She left with the strength, dignity, grace and beauty which characterized her life. She was a woman of courage, perseverance, hard work and love which touched the lives of many. She had a big heart and gave freely to all. She was known for her cheerfulness, beautiful smile and fun loving sense of humor. Family gatherings, trips to the ocean at Coronado and time at the Lake were her favorite occasions. She loved her children and their spouses and grandchildren unconditionally and thought their ordinary accomplishments extraordinary. Her quiet philanthropy and active support of the arts, education and needy were examples of her generosity. Her family and friends will remember how she unselfishly nurtured others. She loved to travel and brought smiles and good humor everywhere she went. She truly lived life to its fullest and will be deeply missed by those whose lives which she touched. She was born February 4, 1920, and grew up in Salt Lake City, graduating from South High School and LDS Business College. She worked as an assistant to an Air Force General during World War II and later as an executive assistant at The President Lines shipping company in San Francisco. On October 1, 1953, she married the love of her life, Malcolm McKinnon. Together they raised a family and built a significant coal business. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1975. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life. She is survived by her four children, John (Tracy) McKinnon, Ann (Steven) Benton, Elizabeth (Mark) Lindsey, Maureen McKinnon Wilkinson; and her nine adored grandchildren, Victoria and Agee McKinnon, Erika, Jennifer and Malcolm Benton, Winston and Dylan Wilkinson, Krystal and Alexandra Lindsey. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005, 3:00 p.m., at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Brighton Gardens and for the private care givers and cherished friends, Doris, Judy, Genie, Mandie and Tamara for their professional and loving care.