Ralph Dean McKenzie
Pete
Spanish Fork
1933 - 2008
Ralph Dean (Pete) McKenzie, age 75, died August 18, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born March 9, 1933 to Alvis and Essie McKenzie in Wood County, Texas.
He married DonnaVee Acord on August 14, 1954 in San Fernando, California. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles LDS Temple.
At the age of 17, Pete joined the Navy and served in the Korean War. He worked for the United States Post Office and retired after 25 years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially loved all of the hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling trips. Pete also loved going to get a coke with all of his neighborhood pals.
Pete was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings.
He is survived by his six children, Terry L. McKenzie (Becky), of West Valley City; Leon McKenzie (Mikki), of Grantsville; Cheryl Clay (Dennis), of Abingdon, VA; Gary D. McKenzie (Stacey), of Ephraim; Karl R. McKenzie (Tammy), of Spanish Fork; Karen Ripple (Chauncy), of Salem; 18 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Gordon McKenzie; and two sisters, Mattie Faulk, and Irma Jean Poston. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and several siblings. He will be deeply missed by his family and neighborhood friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Spanish Fork 7th Ward Chapel, 400 North 800 East. There will be a viewing on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork and at the chapel one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery with full military honors.
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Visitation
Thursday, August 21 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Walker Mortuary - Spanish Fork
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187 S Main Street
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-798-2169
Services - Show info
Services
Friday, August 22 2008
11:00 AM
Spanish Fork 7th Ward Chapel
400 North 800 East
Spanish Fork, UT
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