MCKINLEY, Barbara Ann

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ July 2, 2009 Barbara Ann McKinley, 75, died in the quite early morning hours of Sunday, June 28, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in Battlecreek, Mich., to the late Harvey and Ruth Durphy. She had lived in Arizona for nearly 40 years and worked as a waitress for many years until her retirement. Her grandchildren were her life. She is survived by her husband, Harold James McKinley of Show Low; sons Chet (Julia) Robinson of Prescott and Danny Kroth of Indiana; daughters India Lewis of Phoenix and Kristina Kroth of Las Vegas Nev.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons Mike and James Robinson as well as a sister, Idabell Olson. Private services will be held. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.