John B. MacKenzie
October 7, 1954 - January 12, 2006
Obituary
John B. MacKenzie II
51, Died January 12, 2006 in Sacramento. John was a resident of the Seattle area for over 14 years and he was employed by Hines Horticulture Nurseries Inc. John was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a graduate of East Jefferson High School, Metairie, Louisiana in 1972. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a Bachelors of Science in Forestry in 1976.
John is survived by his beloved dog, Baron; two sisters: Terri MacKenzie Dantin and husband Jim of Prospect, Kentucky, and Rev. Tracy L. MacKenzie of Sulphur, Louisiana; one nephew, Alexander Christian Dantin and wife Brea of Indianapolis, Indiana; and, one aunt, Helen MacKenzie Dees of Metairie, LA; and, many cousins and other friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John MacKenzie and Evelyn Tracy MacKenzie and niece, Adrienne Courtney Dantin.
Celebration of John’s life will be held, 12:30PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hurricane Relief Fund, c/o Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, 404 So. Huntington St., Sulphur, Louisiana 70663.
We will miss John’s unique personality. Being called ‘Sweetheart’ etc. by John while taking an order was a part of him. Our thoughts are with the family.
Johnny had more passion for his work than anyone I can think of. He had a strong presence and a friendly, mildly gruff manner. I think he considered me a perennial rookie. I’ll feel a little empty in Forest Grove next month when he’s not there to give me a bit of good-natured ribbing. My condolences to family and friends that loved him.
I loved John. He was such a giving man with a heart of gold. I wish I could have gone to the service but I’m receiving chemo therapy at the same time.
Our condolences go out to Johns’ family . John was a kind and generous man, and we will miss his gruff exterior and sense of humor
Our thoughts our with you. We loved Johnny. He was a great friend and with his strong opinions and in charge attitude it will be a great loss to all who new him.
What a character – one of those people who could *never* be forgotten! I’ll miss the cajun accent, the jokes and how he handled everything with a laugh. “Darlin” we’ll miss ya . . .
I met Johnny in 1989 while working at Flynn Rainbow Nurseries. He scared me at first, but it didn’t take long for that charm of his to kick in, and he quickly became & remained one of my dearest friends. Hard working, generous, loyal & loud-just a few of his qualities. I loved him, I miss him, and I am better for have knowing him.
The Memorial/Celebration of John’s Life that Tracy and Terri held in honor of him was a beautiful testimory to the great man that John was. I’ll miss the phone calls with “Darlin’, lemme tell you how to get this done” : He was a dear friend that will be mised by us all.
John was a good man and a good friend. I met him when he first moved to CA looking for a job. We worked together and shared a lot of laughs. I will miss him.
Condolences Tracy and Terri
We will miss my best Duck hunting buddy and the early morining trips down the bayou.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Tracy and Terri. I will never again hear a Jimmy Buffett song without thinking of Johnny, a big man with a big heart.
Annette
You were a good friend and an even better big brother.
Sincere condolences to John’s family.
Big John was a dear friend who will be missed greatly. His sense of humor, integrity and that big ol’ laugh of his were just part of his essence.
I’m honored to have known him and will miss his visits down to San Diego. Keep the gumbo warm on the stove up there Mac!