Shirley Clark McKinnon

September 10, 1934 - September 22, 2015

Shirley Clark McKinnon- singer, beauty queen, honorary 2nd Lieutenant, teacher, leader, mother and grandmother went home September 22, 2015. Shirley lived as if Christ were at her side. She welcomed her children, grandchildren and many “adopted” family members into her home with love, a listening ear, and always a large platter of Caramel Squares (may her legacy live on: see recipe here – http://bit.ly/shirleycaramel ). She taught by example. Her many strengths live on in her children: Denece's flair for finding the beauty in all things; Quinn as the renaissance man complete with music, drama and creativity; Ryan’s thirst for knowledge and his natural desire to care for others; Michael’s sense of humor and campy show tunes bring peace, joy and validation to all; Mechelle is a brat (Michael probably wrote that). Mechelle is mom incarnate -- practically perfect in every way (Mechelle definitely wrote that). Shirley shared her love of learning with all of us. She took every natural opportunity to teach gospel principles with simple things. Her life, and therefore our lives are faith based. Shirley was born 81 years ago on September 10, 1934 to Samuel Woolley Clark and Ada Myrle Pocock. She met Richard D McKinnon at the freshman dance at BYU, fell in love and were sealed together in the Salt Lake Temple. Their posterity includes “heaven’s best” five children, 25 grandchildren and 20.5 great-grandchildren. She makes a difference. We love her very much and miss her kind light. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 26th at 10am: LDS Chapel 650 East Stadium Way, Provo Utah 84604. “This is bunk.”