Jean Selina McKenzie passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the age of 87 years. A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at the Lower Lounge of the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2 p.m with Gary Sulz, funeral celebrant.
Jean was born in Toronto, Ontario on July 3, 1925 and had been a resident of Revelstoke for the past 65 years. She enjoyed walking and curling and loved to play golf at the Revelstoke Golf Club. Jean was an active member of the Revelstoke Legion Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She was a social woman and enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.
Jean was predeceased by her first husband, Andy McKenzie and by her long-time partner, Al Threatful; her grandson, Karl Grauer; and by her siblings: Harold and Doug Macintosh, Ruth Macintosh and Marion Morrison. She is survived by four children: Karen (Peter) Grauer of Kamloops, Valerie Madock of Victoria, Lyle (Kate) McKenzie of Kelowna and Bart (Nicole) McKenzie of Revelstoke; six grandchildren: Kiersten, Darren, Dion, Sarah, Cameron and Paige as well one great granddaughter, Nora and numerous nieces and nephews.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Jean’s obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.