Cecil Garry McKinlay

Cecil "Garry" McKinlay

Garry McKinlay, 93, of Dillon passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 6, 2026. He was born December 18, 1932 in Newdale, Idaho to proud parents Cecil & Mabel McKinlay. He was raised on the family ranch in Armstead, Montana where his father owned a tavern in Armstead.

After graduating from Beaverhead County in 1948 he went on to join the Navy and proudly defended our country in the Korean War.

He later married Melba Christiensen and had 4 children, they later divorced in 1975.

Garry worked for Santa Ana Fire Department and all side gigs, where his line was "I'm a jack of all trades but master of none", until his retirement in 1982. After he relocated back to Dillon, mt "where the mountains in the big sky were always home".

He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 2nd born child Melinda "Dindy".

He is survivied by his beloved friend Joann Raigni of 45+ yrs of Brea, CA.3 Children, Michael (Patty) McKinlay of Vista, CA, J. Mark (Amy) McKinlay of Dillon, Jacie McKinlay of Pocatello, ID, 9 grandchildren, 16 great Grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.

Services are handled b y Brundage Funeral Home on November 19th 11:00am with visitation starting at 10:00am. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Teton, ID.

Special thank you to HoneyBee Hospice for all your extraordinary care in his final days, especially Maggie who was along for the long journey.

Donations, please give to HoneyBee Hospice of Dillon.