Mildred Geneva McKee, 91, of Hemet, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 in Hemet.

She was born Aug. 13, 1914 in Illinois and lived in Davenport, Iowa until 1931 when she moved to Mentone. She graduated from Redlands High School in 1933.

She married Kit McKee in 1933. They were married for 60 years before his death.

The McKees lived in Idyllwild from 1967 to 1979. She was the owner of the Clothes Horse and her husband was part-owner of Village Market.

Mrs. McKee was a charter member of the Soroptimist International of Idyllwild and the second president of the club.

According to her wishes, no service is planned.

She is survived by two sons, Donald McKee of Orlando and Gary McKee of Idyllwild; a daughter, Janet Boss of Hemet; and 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A son, Allen McKee, preceded her in death.

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