John Boyd McKechnie
February 20, 1938 - November 16, 2024
In Loving Memory
John Boyd McKechnie
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of John on November 16, 2024 in Armstrong, BC. He was born on February 20, 1938 in Armstrong, BC.
John spent most of his life farming as well as long haul trucking. He was very hardworking and drove long miles. He was home for only 21 days one year. John was a very generous person. He was a long term member of the I.P.E., an Elder of the Presbyterian Church and Chairman of the School Board.
John is survived by his loving wife, his daughter and grandson. He was predeceased by his son.
A Service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong). There will be a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon (Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1N5) or the BC Lung Foundation (2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2).
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-546-7237
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Comments: 5
Condolences to the McKechnie family on the recent passing of John.
May he Rest in Peace.
Deepest Sympathy,
Dodie McDonald
It is with sadness I learned of John’s passing.
I have many fond memories of John including a trip in 1971 to Alberta in the original McKechnie Bros Freightliner.
John and the McKechnie family were a large part of the history of our area.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family at this most difficult time.
May peace wth with you.
Sincerely
David Fletcher
There will never be a man like John. He was the hardest working, and most honest person I’ve ever met. He admired his grandfather and hope to live as long has he did……he came close.
I remember John as a kind man with a sense of humour. Hope he is now enjoying reconnecting with his other family members. Sending prayers and comforting thoughts to those of you he has left behind.
Even though I didn’t really know him well, or at least I was so little I couldn’t remember him but I’ve heard many story’s about him this week and all of them were about how hard working he was or about his tricking experiences. May he rest in peace