Obituary of Gordan McKane

Gordon Alfred McKane, of Simla, Colorado passed away on December 22, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 66 years. Gordon was born on May 11, 1940 to Warner Henry and Ethel (Crockford) McKane in Summerhill, NY one of twelve children. Gordon went to school through the 10 grade. He married Roxanne (Randal) McKane in Courtland, NY on February 3, 1962 and to this union five children were born. Gordon worked for Bills Tool Rental of Colorado Springs, CO as a heavy equipment mechanic. Gordon was a volunteer for the Locke, NY Fire Department, he enjoyed camping and fishing. He was a great family man enjoying his children and grandchildren. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Norman Crockford, sister; Catherine Riccio and son; Victor McKane. Gordon is survived by his wife of 43 years; Roxanne, children; Robin (Paul) Gebhart, Shannon McKane, Valerie Reid, Victor McKane and Duane McKane, siblings; Donald McKane, Dick (Janet) McKane, Fred McKane, Ken Crockford, Charlotte (Earl) Snell, Rose (Eleon) Humphrey and Bonnie Clonts. Also surviving are his grandchildren; April McKane, Echo Gebhart, Julie Reid, Brian Reid, Tyler Reid, Jeremy Reid and Melissa Reid, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Simla Cemetery in Simla, CO. Pastor Jerry Allen officiating. Memorials may be sent to the family of Gordon McKane at 211 Sioux Ave., Simla, CO 80835.