Jay McKenzie age 82 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at Genesis East in Davenport. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 9th at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Following the service, cremation rites will be accorded and a luncheon will be held at 3704 N. 3rd Street in Clinton. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Jay was born on August 21, 1939 in Iowa, the son of Jay and Fern (Turner) McKenzie. He married Lottie Bousman on Feb. 3rd, 1972 in Clinton. Lottie passed away in March of 2020. Jay was a millwright for NW Steel and Wire for over 30 years. He was also a commercial fisherman and enjoyed hunting, trapping, and hunting for ginseng. Jay was an antique collector and a Native American enthusiast.
Jay is survived by his six children: Jennie McKenzie of Fulton, Dan McKenzie of AZ, Kayrene Walters of Clinton, Rhonda Schneeberger of Clinton, Terri (Kevin) Zaagman of Morrison, and Jerri(Derrick) Lamb of Clinton; 17 grandchildren: Ben, Adam, Matt, Erica, Jenna, Brock, Jessica, Nicole, Aaron, Ivy, Levi, Zack, Travis, Trent, Trevor, Kyle, and Kevin; 44 great grandchildren; and siblings: Daniel “Jack” McKenzie of Santa Fe, NM, Donna McKenzie of AZ, and Charles McKenzie of FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lottie, a great grandson Ryker, and sister-in-law Jolie.
I am sorry to hear about Jay’s passing. I always enjoyed talking antiques with him whenever I ran into him. He was a really nice guy and very genuine. May the Lord grant you all peace during this time of sorrow.
Our condolences to the McKenzie family. We met Jay through antiques, but considered him a friend after that first meeting. He was so kind to us, and we really enjoyed the knowledge he shared so freely. A wonderful person.
Jay & Lotty were so good to all of us Graham kids growing up. Terri & Jerri, the whole family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Christian love and sympathy to the McKenzie family. Prayers going up for comfort and peace at this time of grieving and the difficult days ahead.