Harvey Banker McKinnon, 86
McKinnon
Harvey Banker McKinnon, 86, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away July 29, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society — Silver Wood Village in Silverton, Idaho. He was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Superior, Mont. Harvey was the son of Richmond and Pearl (Thomas) McKinnon.
As a young child, Harvey moved to the Silver Valley from Montana. At the age of 16, he went to work at the Enterprise Laundry in Wallace. Harvey worked for them until his retirement on Nov. 15, 1993.
In 1957, while visiting his sister, Barbara, in Butte, Mont., Harvey met LaVallene Donegan. They were united in marriage on Oct. 26, 1957, in Kellogg, Idaho. They were married for 63 1/2 years and raised three children.
Harvey loved working with wood and was very creative in things around their home in Wallace. He loved cats and even had one dog. Harvey also had “Babe,” his beloved yellow-headed Amazon Parrot for 41 years.
Harvey was a member of the Wallace Elks No. 331 for 50 years and was honored as “Elk Of The Year.” He loved his community and was friends with all who knew him.
Harvey is survived by his beloved wife, LaVallene McKinnon of the family home in Wallace; one son, Michael Ray (Angelica) McKinnon of Boise, Idaho; one daughter, Shannon Rae McKinnon of Wallace; six grandchildren, Noah Clark of Wallace, Levi Page of Smelterville, Idaho, Shiloh Page, Michael Page, Jacob Sternberg all of Boise, and Johanna Herdocia of California; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara Umshied of El Cajon, Calif., and Charlotte Ruiz, also of El Cajon. Harvey is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Penny Raye Barrowcliff; four brothers, Jerry, Wally, Butch and Tom McKinnon; and one sister, Eleanor Angle.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Church of God, 60286 Silver Valley Road, Wallace, ID 83873; or to the Wallace Elks, 419 Cedar St., Wallace, ID 83873.
Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with services. You may share your memories of Harvey and sign his guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.