Background
McKay, Monroe Gunn was born on May 30, 1928 in Huntsville, Utah, United States. Son of James Gunn and Elizabeth (Peterson) McKay.
McKay, Monroe Gunn was born on May 30, 1928 in Huntsville, Utah, United States. Son of James Gunn and Elizabeth (Peterson) McKay.
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1957. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1960.
Law clerk, Arizona Supreme Court, 1960-1961; associate firm, Lewis & Roca, Phoenix, 1961-1966; partner, Lewis & Roca, 1968-1974; associate professor, Brigham Young U., 1974-1976; professor, Brigham Young U., 1976-1977; judge, United States Court Appeals for 10th Circuit, Denver, 1977-1991; chief judge, United States Court Appeals for 10th Circuit, Denver, 1991-1994; senior judge, United States Court Appeals for 10th Circuit, Denver, since 1994.
Death is a necessary step in human progression, just as birth was. Sometime after death, the spirit and body will be reunited— and never to be separated again. This is called resurrection, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Member Phoenix Community Council Juvenile Problems, 1968-1974. President Arizona Association for Health and Welfare, 1970-1972. Director Peace Corps, Malawi, Africa, 1966-1968.
Board directors, president Maricopa county Legal Aid Society, 1972-1974. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1946-1948. Member American Bar Association, Arizona Bar Association, Maricopa County Bar Association, American Law Institute, American Judicature Society, Order of Coif, Blue Key, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Lucile A. Kinnison, August 6, 1954. Children: Michele, Valanne, Margaret, James, Melanie, Nathan, Bruce, Lisa, Monroe.
