Dannye Ryeef McKaig was born Dec. 13, 1942 in Blackwell, to John and Edna McKaig. Dannye graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960. He married Janice Boggson on Oct. 19, 1962. He was employed by Hardesty’s Plumbing and Heat then later established a company named Automated Building Systems.
Dannye is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice; daughters Stacy Chase and husband Eric, Andrea Appleman and husband Boomer. Grandson Ross Williamson and wife Aubrey, granddaughter Erica Caine and hubby Martin, grandson Vaughn Appleman. Two bonus great grands from Ross, Sofia and John Ross Williamson, sister-in-law Alice McKaig, twin nieces Mary and Marsha McKaig, brother-in-law Ronald and Cathy Boggs, sisterin- law Cindi Boggs, and much loved nieces and nephews. A host of friends who are like family.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct 29th, 10:30 at Walker Funeral Chapel. After the memorial, family and friends are invited to lunch at the Pott. County Museum, 614 E. Main, behind the Santa Fe Depot.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Parkinson’s foundation, 720 W. Wilshire Blvd, Suite 109, OKC 73116-7737
