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John Charles McKemie

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John passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2022, in Sun City West, Arizona.
John was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 17, 1930, to Glen and Ruth McKemie.
While in high school he achieved the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines and served in Korea. After returning from Korea, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in Edmond, OK. Later, he joined Lederle Laboratories where he worked in sales, management, and research until he retired.
He spent most of his retirement years living in Sun City West, Arizona where he stayed active in the community volunteering for various organizations. His favorite job was as a teacher’s assistant helping young children learn to read and write.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen McKemie; his daughters: Sharon Bauer (Scott), Pamela McKemie, and Jill Barton (Bob); a son, John David (Beth); 4 grandchildren: Levi Kilcher (Jessie), Eivin Kilcher (Eve), Jackson and Annie Sample; and 4 great-grandchildren: Findlay, Sparrow, Jade
and Leo.