Gary E. McKay's Obituary
GARY EDWARD MCKAY
March 23,1949 to June 10,2024
Loving Husband, Father, Papa and car enthusiast.
Gary Edward McKay was born on March 23rd, 1949, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma Washington to Parents Edward and Alice McKay. Gary is preceded in death by his Mother Alice, Father Edward, sisters Jackie and Patty, and son Eddie. He is survived by his amazing wife Bernadette, Daughter Renee, son in law Jim, Daughter Erica, son in law Chris, his three grandchildren, who made his world turn and his most prized family members, Michael, Ava, and Canon, “Papa loves you”. Gary is also survived by many cousins, brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and some very close friends he thought of as family.
On June 10th, 2024, while in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family, Gary was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and savior.
A viewing will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Thursday June 27th, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. A public Celebration of Life will be held on Friday June 28th, 2024 at The Washington State Fairgrounds Puyallup Agriplex building from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please enter on the south side of the fairgrounds near the Agriplex.
The family asks that you bring your car to honor Gary with a final car show.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital or Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care, organizations that are dear to Gary and his family’s hearts.
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