"Dear Rosemary and Family, I am so sorry to read in the Gazette this morning about Don. I worked with him many years ago at 3M, and I remember him as being friendly and kind, and absolutely passionate about his family, and especially you Rosemary, he adored you. May peace be with you at this time, and my sincere condolences to you and your family. Karen Millet, Stillwater, Minnesota."
In loving memory of
Don McKenzie
May 6, 1943 - January 30, 2021
Don McKenzie, a loving and devoted Husband, Father and Papa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, January 30th. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rosemary; children, Colleen (Frank) Davis, Michael (Stacie), Ryan (Abby); grandchildren Megan, Shaun, Nolan, Benett, Madeline, Melina, Molly, and Lincoln.
Don and Rosemary resided in both Fountain Hills, AZ and Stillwater, MN. Don graduated from Benilde High School, St. Louis Park, MN, and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of St.Thomas, St. Paul, MN. After a long career at 3M, he retired in 2003.
Don was an active parishioner of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Scottsdale, AZ and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater, MN. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was vested in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in 2005 and attained the rank of KGCHS.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00p.m., Saturday, February 6th, at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church; 10755 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ. Masks and appropriate social distancing are required.
Burial will take place at Paradise Memorial Gardens immediately following Mass.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church will be livestreaming Don's funeral Mass held at 1:00p.m. MST/2:00p.m. CST. Livestream Mass can be viewed at the link below.
https://www.stbernardscottsdale.org/live-streamed-mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit Phoenix, AZ, St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater, MN, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, MN.
Tributes
"Dear Rosemary and Family, I owe my wonderful career start in regulatory affairs to Don. He was a wonderful mentor. "
"Dear Rosemary and Family, I owe my wonderful career start in regulatory affairs to Don. He was a wonderful mentor. "
"Dear Rosemary and family, we were so sorry to learn of Don?s passing. Yet, thankful to have had the opportunity to meet and be welcomed with love and open arms by you and Don after Don contacted Glennis, reuniting our families. May God bless you and keep you under His care during this very difficult time. Jane Jacobson and Patty Andreasen"
"My prayers are with you, Rosemary, Michael and the family! We are privileged to have shared many wonderful moments with Don. The memories I treasure most are his witnesses of faith, and his kind and loving example. He always had a smile, a hug, a kind word, a great sense of humor! I look forward to the day we meet again, Brother Don. You finished the race; you kept the faith."
"Don was a true Catholic and a true gentlemen. He will be missed. Our prayers for Rosemary and the family. John & Sharon Navin"
"Dear Rosemary, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, may God give you the peace that you seek. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from Minnesota, Sue, Gary (Moose) and Morgan"
"In a quiet and humble way, Don was a mighty fortress of faith for his family and all who knew him. He was an inspiration to me of what it means to be a man of God. \"?Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace...\" (Luke 2:29)"
"Our condolences to Rosemary and family on the loss of this wonderful friend, husband, father and grandfather. It has been our honor to be his friends and yours for so many years, going back to St. Thomas, 3M and St. Michael\'s parish. With our love and prayers, Joe & Paula McGrath"
"Praise God All Mighty for this man! My love and condolences go out to the McKenzie family. "
"A man of tremendous faith! A role model of a Christian Disciple and a witness to Christ and his passion, death and resurrection. Well done my good and faithful servant! Mt 25:23 The Zucarelli Family "
"A man of tremendous faith! A role model of a Christian Disciple and a witness to Christ and his passion, death and resurrection. Well done my good and faithful servant! Mt 25:23 The Zucarelli Family "