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Robert MacKenzie Obituary
Robert B. "Jock" MacKenzie passed away Sept. 29, 2010 at Los Robles Regional Medical Center from complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
Jock was born Jan. 24, 1928 in Rochester, Minn. His father was a chemist at that Mayo Clinic and his mother was a grade school teacher. Jock graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., in 1953 where he was an All American swimmer. Some of his records still stand.
After college Jock joined the Marine Corps and served 30 years. In 1958 he met and married Lynn Bystrom and they toured together. After retirement Jock received his M.B.A. at California Lutheran University and became a stock broker. During that time he taught finance in the CLU graduate program.
He was a very active member of the Rotary Club of Westlake Village serving as president and in numerous club positions. He also served as district governor for Rotary District 5240. He remained active in Rotary until his death. Jock also loved his Bible study group and spent many hours researching his lessons.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; daughter, Suzie; son, Doug and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Melanie, Blake, Sara and Shannon. He is also survived by sisters, Betty and Dottie, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks.
Contributions may be made in Jock's memory to the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Foundation, ref. MacKenzie Scholarship Fund, FEIN 77-0131945, and mailed to P.O. Box 3331, Westlake Village, CA 91359.
Arrangements were made with the assistance of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Thousand Oaks; 230-2800.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert MacKenzie
Richard Strayer
September 30, 2024
I miss our weekly meetings. You are often in my thoughts. You were a great Rotarian and a great man. Dick.
Dick Strayer
September 30, 2023
Another year, another birthday, another time to remember my best friend and one of the greatest person to visit this earth. Jock I will never forget you and the great times we had serving mankind.
Dick Strayer
October 2, 2022
I miss you Jock and our weekly meetings. You were one of my best friends and I hope you are in a better place now. You were truly one of the best people on this earth. Love Dick.
October 21, 2010
Been a long time since we met face to face, but I have good memories of when we did meet and served together. Rest in Peace old friend. Semper Fi.
Neil and Shirley Still
October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010
Had the privilege of serving with Jock in Bremerhaven,Germany. One of the finest examples of a Marine and Leader in the Marine Corps.
Our deepest sympathy to Lynn and the children.
Semper Fi
Tom and Betty Hartshorn
George Carnako
October 16, 2010
We had a lot of great times together in the Marines since first meeting in January 1959. Monterey, Scotland, Germany, Vietnam, Quantico are all behind us now.
Keep the streets well guarded up there but do not expect me to relieve you any too soon.
Semper Fi Marine!
Jerry Stephenson
October 10, 2010
Rest in peace, Gunner. Of all the Marines I have known, I respect you the most. You set a great example and encouraged me and all who know you to do our best. I am privileged to have served with you and will miss you as will all who have known you.
Semper Fidelis
Jerry Stephenson
October 10, 2010
Rest in peace, Gunner. You are the Marine I respect the most. Served with you in Scotland and thank God was able to reconnect with you a few years ago and meet with you last year. You set a great example to all Marines and guided them to do their best. You will be missed by all who have met you.
Jerry Stephenson
October 10, 2010
Rest in Peace, Gunner. I'll always remember and respect you. Of all the Marines I served with,over 22.5 years, I respect you the most. You set examples that everyone should strive to emulate. Your integrity was unquestionable and your guidance was true. You will be missed by eveeryone you touched.
October 10, 2010
I can never forget the great times we had together at Carpenteria and the time you guys went camping with us in San Felipe. Jock and Smith had great fun together. Maybe in another life, they are continuing to have a laugh or to together with Roger and a lot of other dear friends who have left this life before them. With love, Jane
Gale Monda
October 10, 2010
I served with Jock in Bremerhaven. I remembored him as a fine example of a leader and solid Marine.
Gale Monda
October 10, 2010
An extraordinary Marine by any measurement who never settled for anything less than his best effort regardless of circumstance. I remain indebted to you, Jock. Godspeed.
Mike Moylan
Stanfield, NC
Family of Marines, together in Germany and Scotland
October 10, 2010
October 9, 2010
We met Jock and Lynn in Bremerhaven, Germany In 1960. They were newly married and so were we. We were friends then and we have always considered them friends from far away and talked of them over the years. Jock is one of those real Marines that you never forget. Strong and neat in appearance with a clear strong voice. A pleasure to be around. Lynn we are here if yu need us.
Jo and Arch Pollmiller, Mesa, Arizona
Jock in Scotland, 1967
October 9, 2010
Al Harvick
October 9, 2010
I served with Jock in Germany. He was truly a leader of Marines.
Bill Fox
October 9, 2010
I first met Jock in Jan 1959, we were in the same Russian Class at the Army Language School. We were reaquainted through Rotary.......one of the all time great leaders....
Jack Dvir
October 9, 2010
Didn't know you very well, Jock, but you sure left your mark here at the Rotary as a very well respected Rotarian.
RIP Jock
Paul Eisenhauer
October 7, 2010
Finest Marine and best Officer that I had the pleasure to serve under. I will miss you until I get there.
CPO Paul "Ike" Eisenhauer
Marty Blumenthal
October 7, 2010
He encouraged me in many ways with my involvement in the Rotary Club of Westlake Village. He will be missed by many.
October 7, 2010
I will miss a best friend and our monthly meetings. Thanks Jock.
Dick Strayer
Sam Moyer
October 7, 2010
I'll remember Jock as one of my oldest friends and fellow Marine warrior. We pulled each other out of some serious scrapes, and with a bottle of scotch one night in Vietnam we solved every world problem. Fair winds and following seas, Marine. Bravo Zulu! Semper Fidelis, Sam Moyer
Chuck Cummins
October 7, 2010
One of a kind. Jock will always be remembered, with respect, by those Marines who served with him. Semper Fidelis, Jock.
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