Ronald Gale McKay's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2026 in Bellingham, Washington

Ronald Gale McKay

September 5, 1941 - August 19, 2026 (84 years old)

Bellingham, Washington

Ronald Gale McKay's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2026 in Bellingham, Washington

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematory

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Ronald Gale McKay

September 5, 1941 - August 19, 2026 (84 years old)

Bellingham, Washington

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Ronald Gale McKay Obituary

The passing of Ronald Gale McKay (Bellingham, Washington) occurred on August 19, 2026. Ronald, born on September 5, 1941, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Gale McKay to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald McKay and Evelyn McKay (Winslow); his son Brian McKay; his grandson Bryce McKay; and his siblings, Donald McKay and Kathy Morgan.

He is survived by: his wife Penny Swan of Bellingham; his children, Greg McKay (Jennifer) of Lynden, Glen McKay (Gina) of Lynden and Barbara Carlson (Mark) of Blaine; and his daughter-in-law Judy McKay of Meridian, Idaho. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Faith Community Church (586 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden, WA 98264).

Memorial contributions may be made in Ron's name to Evergreen Community Church, 6899 N. Enterprise Road, Ferndale, WA 98248.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematory



Sat

Sep 19

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Faith Community Church
586 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

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