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Kay Don McKinley Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1935 - 2009 McKINLEY, Kay Don Of Paw Paw Kay Don passed away Thursday morning August 27, 2009 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by loving family members. He was born in Kalamazoo on November 25, 1935 the son of Kenneth and Esther (Barratt) McKinley. On February 18, 1966 he was united in marriage to Janice Gregory who preceded him in death on May 6, 2008. Kay Don was also preceded in death by his parents and a step-son Eddie Buskirk. Surviving Kay Don is a daughter Julie (Fred) Brauer, a step-son, Mark (Debbie) Buskirk and a step-daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Scott) Harvey. Additionally, he is survived by nine grandchildren: Bethany (Corey) Peterson, Sara Brauer, Matthew, Alexander and Andrew Buskirk, Juston Buskirk and Nicholas, Dexter and Shelby Harvey, and by four great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Betty (Kenneth) Kline of Marcellus and one brother Judson (Marie) McKinley of Kalamazoo, and many nieces and nephews. Kay Don grew up in Kalamazoo and Paw Paw, graduating from Paw Paw High School and Western Michigan University. He completed a long and successful career with the United States Internal Revenue Service, working in Kalamazoo, New York and Washington, DC, returning to Paw Paw following his 1992 retirement from government service. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Kay Don was devoted to his family and enjoyed participating in all of their activities. He was a strong, quiet and supportive person who touched many lives. Kay Don was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Paw Paw. He loved his dog Shy and in his retirement he especially enjoyed bowling, golf and keeping a attractive yard. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 721 Pine Street, Paw Paw with burial to follow at Wildey Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Kay Don may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan.

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There are currently 7 condolences.

Jan McCaig janmccaig@yahoo.com Wednesday December 16, 2009 at 4:06 PM

I was so saddened to hear my cousin had passed. He was a favorite of mine and I'm so glad we got to visit with he and Jan several years ago. He was so proud of his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Heaven has gained a wonderful soul. I look forward to that great family reunion. Love from Texas, Jan McKinley McCaig

Jessica Culver poohssecret3621@yahoo.com Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 7:23 PM

To the entire family, My deepest condolences to the whole family. Kay Don was a wonderfull man. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with him at White Oaks. My deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless

Tina Klazura-McKee & Family Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Dear Family of Kay Don - Our condolences to your family. My Father, Ron Klazura and your father Kay Don were friends. My father often talked about him and shared many stories and laughes about their friendship through the years. He will be dearly missed. God Bless.........

Kevin Rocheleau Sunday August 30, 2009 at 9:17 AM

My condolences to Julie & family on their loss. Kay Don was always so good to me & my family. Always enjoyed his conversations. I, like everyone else will miss him. R.I.P. my friend.

Pam & Jeff Philipp pmaphilipp@yahoo.com Sunday August 30, 2009 at 2:18 AM

To the family of Kay Don, The lost of a loved one is hard. Your father was a caring,understanding, didn't complain about his health & great friend. what I received from Kay Don was that life was to be lived no matter what the circumstance.He loved to tell about a fact that he had learned. The times that we had talked he would just listened. What a wonderful trait. God Bless, Pam,Jeff,Megan,Melissa&Adam Philipp

Norm & Janet Pfeifle and Family Friday August 28, 2009 at 8:12 PM

To the family of Kay Don, we are all so sorry of hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Jennifer (Burleigh) Honeycutt yelloweyes36@hotmail.com Friday August 28, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Debbie and Mark My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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