Bruce V. Mckinney

Loa, Utah - Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Bruce Victor McKinney, age 82, died July 26, 2012 at his home in Loa, Utah. He was born June 11, 1930 in Norwood, Colorado, a son of Harold Bruce and Mabel Grace Deal McKinney. He graduated from Norwood High School, Class of 1948. Bruce married the love of his life, Doretta Ann Spor, June 22, 1955 in Ames, Colorado. She died April 13, 1994. Bruce was a rancher and farmer. He was a past member of the Farmers Water Ditch Board and past member of the Montrose Memorial Hospital Board. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids; taking drives, especially on the back roads; and going to farm equipment and tool sales. When he was younger, he loved to go snowmobiling. Bruce is survived by his children: Patrick and Patricia Woolsey of Cortez, Colorado; Vikki and Donald O’Brien of Loa, Utah; Jetson and Virginia McKinney of Dolores, Colorado; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister: Lila Mae Archuletta of Farmington, New Mexico; sister-in-law: Jo Ellen McKinney of Redvale, Colorado; brother-in-law: Ion and Delores Spor of Olathe, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doretta Ann; two brothers: Vern McKinney and Fred McKinney; brothers-in-law: Gilbert Archuletta and Ray D. Spor; and his parents-in-law: Ernest and Annie Spor. At his request, his remains have been cremated and memorial services will take place at a later date in Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Gunnison Valley Home Health and Hospice. Funeral Directors: Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.