Family to Receive Friends: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City.
Graveside Service:
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579.
Patrick Royal Mackenzie, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age 61, of Miles City passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010.
Pat was born in Miles City, Montana on December 11, 1948, the son of Thomas Royal and Bernice Rose (Murdy) Mackenzie. He attended Trail Creek Country School and, contrary to popular belief, with no absences in grades 1-8. He then attended Custer County High School, graduating in 1966. Pat enlisted in the United States Army where he served for three years before returning to Miles City. He married his first wife, Eva Welch in 1973, she was killed in 1974 in a tragic car accident. Following this, Pat worked on area ranches, sharing his knowledge of horses with others. During this time, Pat married Doraleen Basaraba, through this union, Pats first daughter, Lacy Rae was born. The two were later divorced and Pat began work for Burlington Northern Railroad, which he was employed by for 16 years. It was then that Pat met the love of his life, Stacy Finlayson, and they were married August 18, 1990. Pat and Stacy had two children, Mandy Arlene and Sage Caitlyn. Following the railroad, Pat owned P&R Tree Service for many years with his good friend, Bob Pauley. Lastly, Pat owned and operated the contractor freight service, hauling mail from Miles City to Broadus until the time of his death.
During his life, Pat was the face of Coors and Marlboro on billboards throughout the state. Pat had great love for team roping, rodeos, breaking, buying and selling horses, hunting, and above all, spending time with family and friends. Nothing made Pat happier than watching his girls participate in rodeo. Pat was an avid poker player who never played a bad hand. There was never a dull moment in Pats life, he was always there to brighten the lives of others, and lend a hand however he could.
Pat is survived by his wife, Stacy Mackenzie of Miles City; four daughters: Lacy (Robbie) Shores, Teal Johnson, Mandy and Sage Mackenzie, all of Miles City, MT; his son, Scott Bradley of Billings, MT; two brothers: John (Kathy) Mackenzie of Glasgow, MT; and Lloyd (Sara) Mackenzie of Billings, MT; three sisters: Sally (Larry) Phalen of Glendive, MT; Mary Jean (Fred) Willard of Butler, PA; and Margaret Rose Hafla of Cohagen, MT, a grandchild Teryn Shores of Miles City, MT; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Internment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonsandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
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Barry Saunders says
I was a dear friend and fellow Army veteran with Mack. He and I were stationed in Fulda Germany together. He was a truck driver and I was his section chief and platoon Sgt. We spent a great deal of time together and raised a lot of hell. He was always in my heart and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I loved him and respected him so very much. God Blessed my life when He put Pat and me together for the few years we served together. I will miss him dearly. If anyone would like to contact me about this wonderful man. I would be honored. My heartfelt love for this man..
mary jean willard says
more than a brother to me …. he was my hero !
mary jean willard says
So much more than a brother. He was my hero !