The town officially recognized “Mr. Fountain Hills,” Keith McMahan with the unveiling of a memorial in his honor on Saturday afternoon.

Alan Cruikshank, publisher of The Times and long-time friend of McMahan presided over the ceremony outside the River of Time Museum.

McMahan was remembered as a former elected official as a council member, school board member and road districts director. He was also remembered as a tireless volunteer.

McMahan passed away in March this year. The memorial included a bronze plaque created by artist Ron Head and a separate plaque remembering Keith as Fountain Hills leader and pioneer.

Doug Katonak, Roy Nickel and Marty Brown were instrumental in putting together the design and construction of the memorial. It is located at the southeast corner of the Library/Museum building.

Keith’s sister, Diane Boxleitner, and her husband, Cliff, were on had for the unveiling, and she was extremely pleased with the presentation.

Inscribed on the plaque were the words,

“Mr. Fountain Hills”

Town Councilman, “Business Person of the Year,” Hall of Fame Member, MCO Properties Community Relations Director, Owner of McMahan & Company, School Board Member, Road Districts Board Member and tireless volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce, the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum and many other organizations.

This memorial plaque was made possible by donations from all your dear friends who will miss your wisdom, your wonderful sense of humor, and your infectious laugh.