Jane McKenzie

Jane Mildred (Halverson) McKenzie passed away Oct. 27, 2023, at the age of 89 in Moses Lake, Wash. 

Jane was born in Calgary, Alberta, on July 29, 1934. She lived in Calgary, Magrath and Lethbridge, Alberta. She was the middle of three sisters (Bernice and Ruth). 

Jane married Delbert (Del) McKenzie on Sept. 5, 1959, in Lethbridge. They met while attending Canadian Bible College in Regina, Saskatchewan. Del and Jane served together with the Christian and Missionary Alliance for over 50 years in Montana, Idaho, Alberta and Washington.

Jane loved being involved with the women and the pastor’s wives of the churches where they served. Jane also enjoyed organizing and hosting bridal and baby showers for the young women in these churches. Jane had a gift of hospitality and had many pastors and their wives, missionaries and numerous others in their home for overnight visits and meals. Jane loved her family deeply and enjoyed cooking meals and baking special treats for them, especially her grandchildren.

Jane has joined Del, her sisters, brothers-in-law and parents in Heaven. She is survived by her son, Tim McKenzie, and her daughter, Melodee Jackson (Pat); grandchildren Rachel Cook (Daniel), Amanda Hillman (Tyler), Travis Jackson (Danae) and Tyson Jackson; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.