John R. McKinney

John R. McKinney, who was born August 20, 1958. passed peacefully on September 10, 2026, in his home in Olympia, WA. at the age of 68 years old.

John served his country proudly in the United States Army, which he retired from in 1993 after serving in both the Gulf war and the Iraq war.

To many of us, he was larger than life and the most interesting man in the world. His adventures spanned the globe in the military and private sector. His smile was charming, his stories fascinating, and his laugh was infectious. He was beloved by animals, the true test of character. His absence from our lives is heavy and only outweighed by the blessing of his memory.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations to: St. Jude: Donate in honor of someone - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Oceana Donate to Oceana | OCEANA - Protecting the World's Oceans

John strongly supported children's cancer research and care. He had a deep love of the ocean. If neither charity speaks to you, he would encourage a donation to your local food bank.

If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. - Nikola Tesla

Instructions Before Visiting Earth In the event that you wake up and find your soul separated from source and manifest into material form, don’t panic. Your condition is only temporary. You have been selected for the opportunity of human incarnation This 3D simulation is designed to break up the monotony of eternity by giving you a fully immersive experience as a distinct ego identity. Your body will serve as your physical avatar as you navigate a dense and dramatic reality. There will be many distractions causing you to forget your true nature and origin. You will experience a range of emotions from joy to loneliness to despair. But remember – no matter what trials and traumas you encounter, your soul remains perfectly safe. At times you may feel lost or afraid. This is totally normal. If you ever need guidance, simply slow down your busy mind and bring your awareness to the quiet place inside yourself. On this planet, nothing is permanent. People and things will come and go. You will fall in love and form sentimental attachments only to lose everything you hold dear. So cling to nothing too tightly, even yourself, and when it’s time to let go, let go with grace, for nothing is owned, only borrowed. As you walk among the people on the planet, try to be a good guest. Tread lightly. Remember that you are only visiting. Don’t make a mess. Listen more than you speak. Give more than you take. Don’t keep your soft heart locked inside a glass cage, protected from wear and tear. You’ll never make it out alive and time passes quickly. So come back with some battle scars and good stories to tell. - James McCrae