Robert Chauncey Mckinlay Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Robert McKINLAY Age 89; peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2016. Bob was born on June 12, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN. He received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and completed graduate work in YMCA Certification at George Williams College in Chicago. Bob worked for the YMCA for 20 years as the director of Camp Icaghowan in Wisconsin, Camp Orkila in Washington and Camp Speers-Eljabar in Pennsylvania, and as the Youth Work Consultant for New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. Bob was the co-owner with wife Nan and Executive Director of Hidden Valley Camp since 1973. Bob was an active member of the American Camp Association both locally and nationally. He was an ACA Board Member, Camp Standards Visitor and chaired the ACA National Conference held in Seattle in 1989. Bob was also a devoted volunteer with Rotary Club and many environmental organizations. Bob married Nancy Allen on December 12, 1952. Bob is survived by wife, "Nan"; three children: son, Scott (Debbie), son, Todd (Jennifer) and daughter, Laurie Minaglia (Mike); seven grandchildren; Jeff Boyd (Molly), Stephanie Korver (Caleb), Michelle McKinlay, Kristen McKinlay, Ryan McKinlay, Tony Minaglia and Nick Minaglia; two great-grandchildren; Lucas Boyd and Landon Boyd. He is further survived by nieces and their families, other relatives and many friends. Memorial for Robert McKinlay Saturday, August 27th 11:00 AM (Please arrive after 10:00 AM) Hidden Valley Camp 24314 Hidden Valley Rd. Granite Falls, WA Outside Venue - Please dress accordingly (Heels discouraged) Limited parking - Carpooling strongly recommended At Bob's request, if you desire to send something in remembrance, please do so by donating to the environmental cause of your choice. Guestbook at HarveyFuneral.com Hoffner Fisher & Harvey To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Chauncey McKinlay, please click here to visit our sympathy store.