June 8, 1927 – Aug. 19, 2017
Douglas J. McKinnis, 90, of Sweet Home died Aug. 19, 2017.
He was born June 8, 1927 in Corvallis to William and Ella (Sweek) McKinnis.
He was raised in Lebanon and worked at Crown Zellerbach paper mill before going into the United States Army at the end of World War II, serving in Europe.
Mr. McKinnis returned to Lebanon for a few years, selling insurance before moving to Sweet Home and calling it home for the past 57 years.
In Sweet Home Mr. McKinnis owned the Tell & Sell paper for 20 years. After retirement he worked for three years for Cliff Wagers, who owned the Coast to Coast hardware store, then worked for another 12 years in the print shop at White’s Electronics. He finally retired at 82 years of age.
He was active in the community, serving as a volunteer fire fighter and in the Elks Club. He also worked a great deal with the Kiwanis Club, helping to rebuild Husky Stadium after fire destroyed it and helped with the planning of the skate park for the young people to enjoy, plus many other activities.
He was also active in the Men’s Prayer Breakfast meetings held locally every Wednesday morning.
In his younger years he enjoyed snowmobiling with family and friends. Most of all, he loved playing golf with his friends, especially his longtime friend Cliff Wagers.
Mr. McKinnis is survived by his two daughters, Sherry and Lisa McKinnis; three nephews, Mac and his wife Pam Norvell, Joe and his wife Karen Norvell, and John Norvell; and niece Sue Patterson; two grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; two brothers; and daughter Tia.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Sweet Home Evangelical Church, 1347 Long St.
Per his wishes, he was cremated and will be interred with his parents at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lebanon.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.