MacKenzie, Donald John (Don)
Posted: February 22nd, 2022
February 8, 1928 – Medicine Hat, Alberta
February 15, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of this very special, beloved man.
He will be forever loved and remembered by his devoted wife, Joan (nee Parry); daughters, Joanne Howard (John), Susan Fields, son David MacKenzie (Barb); grandchildren Daniel Fields (Misha), Katie Howard, Mac Howard, Liam MacKenzie, Towyn MacKenzie, and great grandchildren, Knoxx and Maddoxx Fields.
Don spent his young life on a farm and ranch on the “British Block” until the land was expropriated for the war efforts. From grade 8 on, Don enjoyed an education at Medicine Hat instead of the one-room schoolhouse. Don went to Olds School of Agriculture obtained a University of Manitoba B Sc. In Agriculture. After a stint in the army, Don went back to University in California, Berkeley (with his young family in tow) and graduated with his Degree in Business Administration.
Don was the Professional Business Administrator in the Chemistry Department of the University of Alberta for 25 years.
Don’s family would like to express gratitude to Villa Marguerite (West Wing) and Misercordia Hospital (7 West) for their extraordinary care and kindness to our husband and father.
A funeral service will be held on March 5, 2022, 2 pm at Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5P 4A6.
If so desired, donations may be made in Don’s name to the charity of your choice.