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Archie McKellar Obituary

Archie Raymond McKellar passed away on May 23, 2013. He was born to Archie and Stella McKellar in Junction City, Kansas. He served in the Air Force then moved to Wichita working 41 years for Beechcraft. He retired to Colorado Springs where he enjoyed woodworking, golf and volunteering at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center. Survivors include his wife Bernadine, daughters Sandy Craddock and Susan Grochowski, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The memorial service is June 4, 2013, 2:00 pm at Winewood Village Clubhouse, 4651 Winewood Village Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pikes Peak Hospice.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 1, 2013.

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June 2, 2013

We were honored to have met Ray at First Presbyterian Church and see him on many Sundays. We know that your memories will give you peace and comfort at this time. Tom and Kathy Klamm

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