Joseph Mckie

RAY MCKIE Click here to view Ray's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joseph Ray McKie, 70, of Idaho Falls, died May 19, 2010, at his home. Ray was born January 19, 1940, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Joseph McKie and Opal Rose Humphreys McKie. He attended Ricks College, Idaho State University, and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology from Brigham Young University. He married Pamela Kaye Hunt on June 22, 1967 in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple. Pamela preceded him in death on August 10, 2008. Ray was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an LDS mission from 1960 to 1962 in the Northern States Mission. He enjoyed playing the tuba, music in general, hiking and visiting national parks, reading, attending concerts and plays, and gardening. Survivors include: Daughter: Margaret Rose McKie (Michael) Laybourn, Lincoln, NE Son: Michael Robert McKie, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: RaeLynn McKie (Lon) Ashment, Creswell, OR Brother: Thomas Pearson, Sutherlin, OR Sister: Petrea “Pat” Ricks, Riverside, ID 3 Grandchildren: Rebekah Laurel Laybourn, Carson McKie Laybourn, and Joel Austin McKie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pam McKie, sisters, Joan Hamilton and Jessie Coats; and a brother, Norman Humphreys. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS St. Leon Ward, 6925 North 15 East, with Bishop Stuart Seely of the Coltman LDS Third Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Sharon Mangum mangumsharon@gmail.com Ray and I were friends in the Groveland Ward and local schools from 1st grade through high school. He was my date for one of the girl's choice dances. He will always be part of my good memories. I send my deepest sympathy on your loss. Mary & Mike Zacher maryzrn@msn.com You have our Hearts go out to you at the loss of your father, & greandfather. You probable don't recall me, I use to work at Riverview with your mom, she was such a great person also. Your parents where very special and dear people. I know from experence it is hard to be an orphan at any age, but time and the memories help you go on. May you be surrounded by love ones at this time. God Bless each of you. Mary Eliz Taylor I worked with Ray many years ago. He was always there to count on and he served as a real teacher to new techs. He made work a fun place to be. Carol Lee My most sincere condolences to all of you. I was very honored to have been friended by both Pam and Ray. We know that they are again together. Kevin Jackson KJ1@Netscape.com Please accept my deepest sympathy for I too know the pain of losing someone you love. May you find comfort as I have in knowing that our loving heavenly Father Jehovah promises us that very soon, all those in the 'memorial tombs' will hear the voice of his son Jesus and 'come out' by means of the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) What a wonderful day that will be! Julia Hale Whiting farmerjulie@gmail.com Ray always felt more like a brother than a neighbor when we were kids. I have so many memories of our best friends and neighbors, Patty and JoAnn and Ray. Please accept our love and sympathy. Robert and Julie Whiting Arvel Hale amhale@charter.net Ray and I were neighbors. We played softball, climbed the Grand Teton, attended Ricks, and served missions. He beat the effects of polio and lived as though he never had it. I have one regret. I didn't get to know his family. I share your loss of a great man.