Lorin Kay Mackey, born Nov. 7, 1936, in McCook, Neb., to Woodson and Elma (Stapp) Mackey passed peacefully Aug. 23 at home in Keenesburg. He retired in 1998 from the City and County of Denver where he last worked as a heavy equipment operator at Denver International Airport. Lorin was preceded in death by his parents; stepparents; a brother, Lee Ray Mackey; and a son, Kirby Mackey. 

Lorin is survived by his wife, Lora; his brother, Dana Mackey, and wife, Peggy, of Freemont, Neb.; his eldest daughter, Bridget (Mackey) Komine, and husband, Howard, of Honolulu; his youngest daughter, Martha (Mackey) North, of Brighton;  grandchildren, Britton, Lorin, Jordyn, Amy, Lora; and great-grandchildren Lia, Kaden, Robert and Nicky. 

A celebration of Lorin’s life was Aug. 30. The family requests any gifts of condolence be made in Lorin’s name to Denver Hospice, to Redeemer Bible Church, 102 S. Fifth Ave, Brighton 80601, or to a charity of your choice.