Gary R. McKenzie's Obituary
Gary R. McKenzie was born on May 3, 1941 in Portland, OR. to Ralph & Winnie McKenzie.
He died at his home in Deer Island on January 4, 2005 at the age of 63.
He was educated in Portland lived there all of his life until moving to Deer Island 15 years ago.
He married Kitsey on 4/13/56 in Bartlesville, OK.
He was in the Army during Korea, his occupation was a cabinet maker, retiring from a disability in 2000. His enjoyment was woodworking.
Survived by: Wife; Kitsey McKenzie of Deer Island, OR.; Nephew: Dave Chase and Special friend Susie Welch both of Scappoose, OR.
Wake: Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Kozy Corner Tavern.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made at the Kozy Corner % Kitsey McKenzie.
Columbia Funeral Home, directors
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