James S. McKean, 96, born to Alex and Mina (Hancock) McKean on October 24, 1917 in Poseyville, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Hospice surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Jim was a truck driver until he retired in 1977. One of the most memorable events he participated in during his truck driving career was in 1950 when St. Mary’s Hospital was relocated to its present location on Washington Avenue. Local trucking companies helped to move everything, including patients to its new location. Jim loved to tell that story, along with many others.

After retiring, Jim and his wife Virginia (Trautvetter) spent their time together camping, hiking, and traveling. When Jim moved to Evansville, Indiana in his later years, he enjoyed sitting outside visiting with his neighbors. He always had a story to share with them and enjoyed being introduced to their dogs.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years: Virginia C (Trautvetter) McKean; parents, brother, and son-in-law: William M Palmer.

Jim is survived by daughter: Judy Palmer; sisters: Mary Keach and Margaret Taggart; brother-in-law: Louis Gaisser; grandsons: Michael (Kim) Palmer and Brett (Jayne) Palmer; granddaughter: Dawn (Josh) Slown; great grandsons: Mitch Palmer, Logan Slown and Tyler Oldham; great granddaughters: Olivia Slown and Brooke Oldham; great-great grandson Eli Slown and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kincaid and all staff at Deaconess Clinic Westside for all their kindness. A special thank you to Deaconess Home Hospice nurses, volunteers, and staff.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana with burial to follow in Poseyville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the funeral home.