Joe D. McKay, 87
Daily Inter-Lake | UPDATED 11 months AGO
Joe McKay peacefully passed away in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2025.
Joe is survived by his wife, Louise; they had been happily married since 2007. Joe was previously married to Ruth (Grosswiler) from 1961 through 2005, before her passing.
He is survived by his son, Kent (Nita), and his son, Mike (Joy), granddaughter, Katie (Drew and great-granddaughter, Ari Joy), and grandson, Samuel; along with his loving wife, Louise and her children, Phil (Corinne), and Debbie, daughter-in-law, Mary (John deceased), her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. Feel encouraged to wear orange! A reception will follow from noon to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, any honorariums collected will go to fund track and field equipment at Legends Stadium to continue helping youth in the Kalispell area, (please make any checks payable to FHS Track & Field — if mailed, to Mike McKay, 2524 Galena Ct. Missoula, MT 59808); or you may choose to honor Coach by donating to a charity of your choice in his honor.
To leave messages of condolences for the family, visit the website www.jgfuneralhome.com.