"DESERET NEWS", Friday, April 22, 2005
Lex D. McKee 1931 ~ 2005 HOLDEN, UTAH - Our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Lex D. McKee, 74, of Holden, Utah passed away April 20, 2005 at home in the arms of his wife and children. Born January 13, 1931 in Holden, Utah, the 8th of nine children to Vorda A. and Nettie Elizabeth Hunter McKee.
He graduated in 1949 from Millard High School, Fillmore, Utah, where he excelled in football, basketball, track ...being honored as the 1949 BYU Invitational All Around Champion. Received athletic scholarship to University of Utah in track and football. Three year letterman; played safety on 1951 and 1952 Conference Championship teams. He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in physical education and the same year was hired as football and track coach at Cyprus High School, Magna, Utah. He also coached wrestling and assisted in basketball. In 1961 he joined New York Life as a field underwriter. Lex was a consistent council member; received National Quality Award and was a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Recognized for over 40 years service. A former member of the Magna Lions Club and Salt Lake Executive Association.
Married Phyllis Lambert, August 23, 1950, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Magna while he was coaching, then made their home in Salt Lake City until returning in 1993 to Holden. He was an active member in the LDS Church; Sunday School president, Elders Quorum president, High Council, Bishop and held many teaching positions. Served a mission with his wife to Cove Fort, Utah. Lex was a supportive, loving husband, father and grandfather. He took great pleasure in hosting family reunions and ward parties at the old McKee homestead in Holden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and traveling, especially with family members. His family was paramount in his life.
Survived by his wife, Phyllis, Holden, Utah; two children, Sue Ann (Richard) Egan, Salt Lake City, Utah; Lex David (Jodi) McKee, Elk Ridge, Utah; eight grandchildren and five great-grand-children; three sisters, Bly Nixon, Doreen Stevens Ashby, Holden, Utah; Voris Bennett Bennion, Bunkerville, Nevada; one brother, Jan V. (Carol) McKee, Bountiful, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Thora McKee, Lewiston, Utah, Patricia McKee, Wichita, Kansas. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Roma Turner, Lola Stevens and brothers, Chad and Riley McKee.
Funeral services will be held Sat., April 23, 2005 at the Holden LDS Ward, 81 N. 100 E., Holden, Utah at 12 with viewing 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Holden Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary. Luncheon served by the Holden Ward Relief Society. The family wishes to thank Hospice for their loving service and assistance. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Brown, Suzanne Limburg, Lorna Whatcott, Judy Peterson, Allison Robinson and Doug Jenkins
Lex D. McKee 1931 ~ 2005 HOLDEN, UTAH - Our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Lex D. McKee, 74, of Holden, Utah passed away April 20, 2005 at home in the arms of his wife and children. Born January 13, 1931 in Holden, Utah, the 8th of nine children to Vorda A. and Nettie Elizabeth Hunter McKee.
He graduated in 1949 from Millard High School, Fillmore, Utah, where he excelled in football, basketball, track ...being honored as the 1949 BYU Invitational All Around Champion. Received athletic scholarship to University of Utah in track and football. Three year letterman; played safety on 1951 and 1952 Conference Championship teams. He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in physical education and the same year was hired as football and track coach at Cyprus High School, Magna, Utah. He also coached wrestling and assisted in basketball. In 1961 he joined New York Life as a field underwriter. Lex was a consistent council member; received National Quality Award and was a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Recognized for over 40 years service. A former member of the Magna Lions Club and Salt Lake Executive Association.
Married Phyllis Lambert, August 23, 1950, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Magna while he was coaching, then made their home in Salt Lake City until returning in 1993 to Holden. He was an active member in the LDS Church; Sunday School president, Elders Quorum president, High Council, Bishop and held many teaching positions. Served a mission with his wife to Cove Fort, Utah. Lex was a supportive, loving husband, father and grandfather. He took great pleasure in hosting family reunions and ward parties at the old McKee homestead in Holden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and traveling, especially with family members. His family was paramount in his life.
Survived by his wife, Phyllis, Holden, Utah; two children, Sue Ann (Richard) Egan, Salt Lake City, Utah; Lex David (Jodi) McKee, Elk Ridge, Utah; eight grandchildren and five great-grand-children; three sisters, Bly Nixon, Doreen Stevens Ashby, Holden, Utah; Voris Bennett Bennion, Bunkerville, Nevada; one brother, Jan V. (Carol) McKee, Bountiful, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Thora McKee, Lewiston, Utah, Patricia McKee, Wichita, Kansas. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Roma Turner, Lola Stevens and brothers, Chad and Riley McKee.
Funeral services will be held Sat., April 23, 2005 at the Holden LDS Ward, 81 N. 100 E., Holden, Utah at 12 with viewing 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Holden Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary. Luncheon served by the Holden Ward Relief Society. The family wishes to thank Hospice for their loving service and assistance. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Brown, Suzanne Limburg, Lorna Whatcott, Judy Peterson, Allison Robinson and Doug Jenkins
"DESERET NEWS", Friday, April 22, 2005
Lex D. McKee 1931 ~ 2005 HOLDEN, UTAH - Our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Lex D. McKee, 74, of Holden, Utah passed away April 20, 2005 at home in the arms of his wife and children. Born January 13, 1931 in Holden, Utah, the 8th of nine children to Vorda A. and Nettie Elizabeth Hunter McKee.
He graduated in 1949 from Millard High School, Fillmore, Utah, where he excelled in football, basketball, track ...being honored as the 1949 BYU Invitational All Around Champion. Received athletic scholarship to University of Utah in track and football. Three year letterman; played safety on 1951 and 1952 Conference Championship teams. He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in physical education and the same year was hired as football and track coach at Cyprus High School, Magna, Utah. He also coached wrestling and assisted in basketball. In 1961 he joined New York Life as a field underwriter. Lex was a consistent council member; received National Quality Award and was a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Recognized for over 40 years service. A former member of the Magna Lions Club and Salt Lake Executive Association.
Married Phyllis Lambert, August 23, 1950, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Magna while he was coaching, then made their home in Salt Lake City until returning in 1993 to Holden. He was an active member in the LDS Church; Sunday School president, Elders Quorum president, High Council, Bishop and held many teaching positions. Served a mission with his wife to Cove Fort, Utah. Lex was a supportive, loving husband, father and grandfather. He took great pleasure in hosting family reunions and ward parties at the old McKee homestead in Holden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and traveling, especially with family members. His family was paramount in his life.
Survived by his wife, Phyllis, Holden, Utah; two children, Sue Ann (Richard) Egan, Salt Lake City, Utah; Lex David (Jodi) McKee, Elk Ridge, Utah; eight grandchildren and five great-grand-children; three sisters, Bly Nixon, Doreen Stevens Ashby, Holden, Utah; Voris Bennett Bennion, Bunkerville, Nevada; one brother, Jan V. (Carol) McKee, Bountiful, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Thora McKee, Lewiston, Utah, Patricia McKee, Wichita, Kansas. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Roma Turner, Lola Stevens and brothers, Chad and Riley McKee.
Funeral services will be held Sat., April 23, 2005 at the Holden LDS Ward, 81 N. 100 E., Holden, Utah at 12 with viewing 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Holden Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary. Luncheon served by the Holden Ward Relief Society. The family wishes to thank Hospice for their loving service and assistance. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Brown, Suzanne Limburg, Lorna Whatcott, Judy Peterson, Allison Robinson and Doug Jenkins
Lex D. McKee 1931 ~ 2005 HOLDEN, UTAH - Our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Lex D. McKee, 74, of Holden, Utah passed away April 20, 2005 at home in the arms of his wife and children. Born January 13, 1931 in Holden, Utah, the 8th of nine children to Vorda A. and Nettie Elizabeth Hunter McKee.
He graduated in 1949 from Millard High School, Fillmore, Utah, where he excelled in football, basketball, track ...being honored as the 1949 BYU Invitational All Around Champion. Received athletic scholarship to University of Utah in track and football. Three year letterman; played safety on 1951 and 1952 Conference Championship teams. He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in physical education and the same year was hired as football and track coach at Cyprus High School, Magna, Utah. He also coached wrestling and assisted in basketball. In 1961 he joined New York Life as a field underwriter. Lex was a consistent council member; received National Quality Award and was a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Recognized for over 40 years service. A former member of the Magna Lions Club and Salt Lake Executive Association.
Married Phyllis Lambert, August 23, 1950, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Magna while he was coaching, then made their home in Salt Lake City until returning in 1993 to Holden. He was an active member in the LDS Church; Sunday School president, Elders Quorum president, High Council, Bishop and held many teaching positions. Served a mission with his wife to Cove Fort, Utah. Lex was a supportive, loving husband, father and grandfather. He took great pleasure in hosting family reunions and ward parties at the old McKee homestead in Holden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and traveling, especially with family members. His family was paramount in his life.
Survived by his wife, Phyllis, Holden, Utah; two children, Sue Ann (Richard) Egan, Salt Lake City, Utah; Lex David (Jodi) McKee, Elk Ridge, Utah; eight grandchildren and five great-grand-children; three sisters, Bly Nixon, Doreen Stevens Ashby, Holden, Utah; Voris Bennett Bennion, Bunkerville, Nevada; one brother, Jan V. (Carol) McKee, Bountiful, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Thora McKee, Lewiston, Utah, Patricia McKee, Wichita, Kansas. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Roma Turner, Lola Stevens and brothers, Chad and Riley McKee.
Funeral services will be held Sat., April 23, 2005 at the Holden LDS Ward, 81 N. 100 E., Holden, Utah at 12 with viewing 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Holden Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary. Luncheon served by the Holden Ward Relief Society. The family wishes to thank Hospice for their loving service and assistance. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Brown, Suzanne Limburg, Lorna Whatcott, Judy Peterson, Allison Robinson and Doug Jenkins
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