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06/20/1922
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04/08/2011
Clyde McKenzie Obituary
McKENZIE,
Clyde J.
Passed away on April 8, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Born in Buhl, Idaho on June 20, 1922 to John and Cordie McKenzie. Married to Louise on March 29, 1946. The family moved to Spokane in 1956. Clyde was proud of his Service to his Country in the U.S. Navy and Secret Service, and his career as a mechanic and business owner. His passion was music; he played guitar, piano, saxophone, and he sang and played in many bands and at many events in Spokane and Idaho. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kami Lynn, and his parents, two brothers and three brothers-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise; and his six children: David McKenzie, Jon McKenzie (Lynn), Bonnie Crockett (Joe), Margie Impecoven (Kim), Scott McKenzie, and Edi Dirkes (Bryon); as well as nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and his sisters and brothers-in-law. A celebration of life will be held April 13, 2011, at 11:00am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, corner of Wellesley and Regal, Spokane, WA, followed by a lunch gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Cremation and inurnment will follow in a family ceremony at Pines Cemetery at a later date. Please visit Clyde's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements entrusted to
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April 11, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Clyde J. McKenzie for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Peggy Whittekiend
April 10, 2011
Louise and family,
We wish our circumstances allowed us to be with you and show you how much you are all loved and supported. We will all miss Clyde and his ability to bring a smile to our faces through his music and personality. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Love to you all, Allan and Peggy
April 10, 2011
Grandpa Clyde we love and miss you lots!
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