James Oliver McKenzie

1930 - 2013  (82 years)

• Name	James Oliver McKenzie
  Birth	12 Apr 1930	Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	8 Apr 2013	Martinsburb, Berkeley County, West Virginia
  Notes	Mr. and Mrs. James O. McKenzie of Jefferson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1 with a surprise family cookout at their home. The event was given by their children and spouses. Among those in attendance were extended family members and friends. James Oliver McKenzie and the former Bertha Louise Shores of Frederick were married June 21, 1952, in Frederick. Mrs. McKenzie is retired. Mr. McKenzie, originally from Garrett County, is retired. They have three children and six grandchildren. Frederick News Post, June 26, 2002 Birth: Apr. 12, 1930 Frostburg Allegany County Maryland, USA Death: Apr. 8, 2013 Martinsburg Berkeley County West Virginia, USA Mr. James Oliver Mckenzie, 82, of Frederick passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Martinsburg Veterans Medical Center, WV. He was the husband of 59 years to the late Bertha L. Mckenzie. Born April 12, 1930 in Frostburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo and Margaret (Baer) Mckenzie. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country as a Sargeant, Tank Commander from 1951- 1953. After his service he worked at Frederick County Products as a butcher. He retired from the Frederick County public school system after more than 15 years of service as a custodian at Middletown Elementary School. He loved this job, helping and taking care of staff and students. He was a member of the AMVETS Post 2. Throughout his life he enjoyed spending time camping and boating. He is survived by his brother Ernest Swanson and wife Lena. In addition to his brother, James is survived by his three children: two sons, Dennis McKenzie and wife Cindy, Mark "Sparky" Mckenzie and wife Kitty, and daughter Cathy Spence and husband Orrin; grandchildren: April Mckenzie, Chrissy Schultz and husband James, Matthew Mckenzie, whom is proudly serving the United States Army as a PFC at Ft. Hood and wife Ashley, Lacy Mckenzie, Joshua Mckenzie, Paul Miller, whom is proudly serving the United States Army as a Staff Sargent at Ft. Sam Houston, Ashley Miller, Ryan Godles, Cole Spence and Heather Spence, Brad Dick; and four great-grandchildren: Hailey Schultz, Jaelynn Dick, Kolby Dick and R.J. Godles. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Blaine Mckenzie and one sister Ruth Summers. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, Maryland. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Kenneth Gill will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Dennis Mckenzie, Mark Mckenzie, Orrin Spence, Josh Mckenzie, Matthew Mckenzie and James Schultz. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visit Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens Frederick Frederick County Maryland, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: Linda Rice Sutphin Record added: Apr 10, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 108243018
  Person ID	I37543	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Leo Mark McKenzie,   b. 12 Jun 1904   d. 8 Apr 1932, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (Age 27 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Margaret Baer,   b. 31 Aug 1907, Greenville Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. d. 9 Feb 1990, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland (Age 82 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F14713	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bertha Louise Shores,   b. 21 Mar 1934, Sunnyside, Prince George's County, Maryland d. 19 May 2011, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland (Age 77 years)
  Marriage	21 Jun 1952	Frederick County, Maryland
  Children	1. Dennis McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Mark (Sparky) McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Cathy McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F14719	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021