WPCA Mourns The Loss Of Elaine McKay

Elaine McKay
July 20, 1941 – January 27, 2010

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association was saddened by the passing of  Elaine McKay, mother of former Calgary Stampede Princess and Chuckwagon Committee Chairman Melissa McKay, on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the age of 68 years after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her husband William McKay, and is survived by her three children - Trent, Mark and Melissa. Elaine was actively involved with the Calgary Stampede Queens and Princesses and has been a strong protective chaperone of the past thirty plus Calgary Stampede Royal Trio.

A Celebration of Elaine’s Life will be held at McDougall United Church (8516 Athabasca Street S.E.) on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca. Thanks to everyone for their support during Elaine`s cancer journey but a special thank you to Carol Fyke.

The WPCA extends its sincere condolences to the McKay family.
 

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