John B. McKinney passed away on November 23, 2013 in Portland. He was born on August 21, 1924 in Grand Ronde, Oregon. He attended St. Mary's School for Boys and the Chemawa Indian School. He later joined the US Army and served in Europe during World War II. In 1950, John was married to Lavina George in Portland. They settled in St. Johns and he has lived here since. Lavina passed away in 2011. He worked as a Machinist for Tektronix for many years and later was a guard for Harbor Security. He is survived by his children, Vernetta and Duane McKinney, Sister; Susan Mason; 10 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Hustad Funeral Home Chapel. Private inurnment will be at Chief Schonchin Cemetery in Klamath Falls. www.hustadfuneralhome.com