Rosella Mary (Gooley) McKay was born to Fred and Mary (Butsch) Gooley in Mount Angel, Oregon.
She married Joe McKay in 1949 and moved to St. Paul, Oregon where they raised 12 children. Rosella was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, and her two sons, Dan and John.
She is survived by ten children: Tom (Susie), Jim (Terry), Kathy (Tom), Joan (Angelo), Ruth (Ruben), Grace (Jerry), Jeannie (Phil), Mary (Jeff), Skye (Grey), Rosemary (Dave). She also enjoyed her 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild with another on the way.
Rosella touched many lives with her quiet and generous loving heart. She treasured all her friendships new and old and the extra special care she received at Mount Angel Towers. Rosella’s faith was a priority in her life, reciting the rosary daily. She died peacefully surrounded by her children.
Rosary will take place at Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m., with Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul.
Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel – Mount Angel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary Foundation, P.O. Box 497, Saint Benedict, OR 97373.
