Robert Paul McKenzie

Robert passed away at his home with his family.  Robert graduated from Pendleton High School.  He attended college at Reed College and Southern College of Optometry.  Robert served a year in the army, stationed in Alaska.  He played the clarinet in the Army Band.  On his return to Pendleton he joined his father, Dr. H.S. McKenzie in his practice.

Robert was an active member in the community.  He belonged to Kiwanis, Elks, Shriners and the Masons for over 50 years.  Robert loved to hunt and fish.  He loved packing into the wilderness on horseback.  His favorite places were the Eagle Caps and the North Fork of the John Day.  He liked working on his rental properties.  In his 90’s he would walk to town daily, wearing his favorite hat.

Robert is survived by his four children; daughters, Barbara Heiple of John Day, Linda Witherrite and Kathy McClure of Pendleton and son, Randy McKenzie of Pendleton.  He was preceded in death by his wife Huela McKenzie and a son Ronald McKenzie.

There will be no services.  He was buried at the Helix Cemetery next to his parents.

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