Obituary of James McKenzie

James Daniel McKenzie passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at his home in Washougal. Born on April 13, 1933 in Woodland, Washington, James was 76 years old. A Washougal resident for the last nine months, James was formerly of Vancouver. He worked as a dairy farmer for fifty years before his retirement. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1774 L.O.O.M. since 1966. Known as "Everybody's Pops," James was a Veteran of the United States Army and received and honorable discharge and a National Defense Service Medal. James is survived by his son Daniel McKenzie, daughter Vicki McKenzie-Bevard, grandson Daniel Norcross, brothers Jack McKenzie and Edwin McKenzie, and sisters Betty McKenzie and Pat Wright. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia Johnson-McKenzie in 1988 and nine brothers and sisters. There will be a Celebration of James' life on Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 am at the Bible Fellowship Community Church: 15507 NE 34th Street in Vancouver. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Camas has been entrusted with arrangements.