James Edwin McKinley

James graduated from Kinta High school and attended Oklahoma Tech University. He later joined the United States Navy where he served honorably for 6 years.

In 1958 he met and later married his bride of 56 years Mary Maureen Dorgan. They worked and raised their 7 children in Southern California for 32 years and retired to Olympia, Washington where they lived together for 25 years.

James was a loving husband and father; quiet, reserved and helpful to his neighbors. A man of integrity, honorable character and a very dry sense of humor that his family and friends appreciated.

James was preceded in death by his eldest son, John, and is survived by his wife, Mary, his 4 daughters, Loretta Salisbury (Larry), Beth Murison (Gavin) and Roberta Denham (Scott), Lori McKinley (John) his 3 sons, Michael, Patrick and Tim (Mandy). James was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 of his 3 brothers, Weyman and Lewis McKinley.

Services will be held at Saint Michael Parish on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2pm. Dessert reception to follow.

Donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society.