Mary Mckenzie

Mary A. McKenzie, 88, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away July 10, 2014 at the family home of Kellogg. She was born January 9, 1926 in Kellogg; Mary was the daughter of James and Filomena (Mandoli) Pucci.

Mary attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School of Kellogg in 1944; she then furthered her education at the North Idaho College and the University of Idaho, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education.

Mary married Virgil E. McKenzie on November 30, 1944 in Kellogg; Virgil preceded Mary in death on November 15, 2011.

Mary had served as an elementary school teacher, but had mainly taught at the Kellogg Junior High School for twenty-eight years.

Mary was a member of the St. Rita’s Catholic Church of Kellogg, a member of the Catholic Daughters, and was a local photographer for the Catholic Register. She was also a member of the Kellogg Lady Elks and had helped to organize the Kellogg Elks Queen Contest for many years. With the help of Becky Stein, they formed the local chapter of the Red Hat Ladies; within this group Mary was affectionately known as the Queen Mum. Mary had also helped at the Free Clinic and had served as a trustee for the St. Vincent DePaul.

Mary loved and enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling and was an avid Gonzaga fan. Virgil and Mary loved camping in their R.V. and fishing on the North Fork.

Mary is survived by one son Dennis McKenzie of Kellogg; one daughter Annita McKenzie of Kellogg; one great-grandchild Tristin Bosworth of Lakeview, Colorado; she is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil McKenzie, one grandson Dean Bosworth and five brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 4:00 P.M. at the St. Rita’s Catholic Church of Kellogg. A reception/luncheon will be held in the Church Parish Hall following services.

The Family suggests that memorials may be made to the Mary McKenzie Education Foundation at the Panhandle State Bank of Kellogg; this foundation will honor graduating seniors of the Kellogg High School with scholarships, who wish to pursue the field of education.

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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