Norma Faye Cooper: The McKenzies of Early Maryland

1921 - 2001 (79 years)

Generation: 1

Norma Faye Cooper was born on 1 Jul 1921 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota; died on 9 Feb 2001 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

Notes:

The Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, SD), Tuesday, February 27, 2001

TACOMA, Wash. - Faye McKenzie, 79, passed away on Feb. 9, 2001, at her home in Tacoma after a four-week battle with cancer.

She had lived 10 years in Tacoma, where she was a member of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church and the Daughters of the King.

Faye developed her talent for oil painting of roses and landscapes, and she also maintained a beautiful rose and herb garden.

She was married to Duane McKenzie from 1943 until his death in 1988. She is survived by her special friend, Neil Grams, and her sister, Barb Eddington; her children, Michelle (Doug) Brown, James (Cathy) McKenzie, Paula (TJ) Nelson, Leslie (Timothy) Richards and Jeff (Susie) McKenzie; as well as eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Another son, Jon McKenzie, preceded her in death.

A memorial service was held on Feb. 12, at St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Wash., and also in Hebron, Neb., where she will be buried. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Norma married Duane Francis McKenzie on 3 Apr 1943 in Santa Ynez, California. Duane (son of Ferdinand William McKenzie and Agnes Ellen Lochart) was born on 6 Nov 1920 in Cambridge, Nebraska; died on 2 Apr 1988 in Fresno County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Michelle Carlyn McKenzie was born in Private.
3. James Grant McKenzie was born in Private.
4. Paula Kaye McKenzie was born in Private.
5. Leslie Faye McKenzie was born in Private.
6. Jeffrey Scott McKenzie was born in Private.
7. Duane Jon McKenzie was born on 9 Nov 1957 in Beachwood, South Dakota; died on 19 Jan 1985.

Generation: 2

Michelle Carlyn McKenzie

(1.Norma¹) was born in Private.

Michelle married Doug Brown in Private. Doug was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michelle married Arthur Martin Silva in Private. Arthur was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

8. Nathan Mateo Silva was born in Private.
9. Justine Simone Silva was born in Private.

3. James Grant McKenzie (1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
James married Cathy Something in Private. Cathy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Paula Kaye McKenzie (1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
Paula married T.J. Nelson in Private. T.J. was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Leslie Faye McKenzie (1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
Leslie married Timothy Richards in Private. Timothy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Jeffrey Scott McKenzie (1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
Jeffrey married Susie Something in Private. Susie was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

7.	Duane Jon McKenzie (1.Norma¹) was born on 9 Nov 1957 in Beachwood, South Dakota; died on 19 Jan 1985. Notes: Duane Jon McKenzie BIRTH9 Nov 1956 DEATH19 Jan 1985 (aged 28) BURIAL Sacred Heart Cemetery Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA PLOTLot NW, Block 11 MEMORIAL ID115801502 · View Source

Generation: 3

8. Nathan Mateo Silva (2.Michelle², 1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
Nathan married Jennifer Melissa Mogan in Private. Jennifer was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Justine Simone Silva (2.Michelle², 1.Norma¹) was born in Private.
Justine married Patrick Michael Brown in Private. Patrick was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]