Desiree McKenzie
Obituary
Desiree Ira McKenzie was born February 27, 1933 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma the only child of Fred and Juliette Gamble. Our Lord and Savior called her home on Monday, September 13th, 2010 at the age of 77. She worked at Lowrance Electronics, for Dr. Minnick, Chiropractor and many years as a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and Grandmother. She was also a very trusting and loyal friend to many. She had a beautiful sweet smile that just made you happy. She married Dale Lee McKenzie, Sr. on May 11, 1957 and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors: her children, Dale McKenzie, Jr. and his wife Patricia, daughter, Michelle Stenslie and her husband Aaron; grandchildren: Kelly McKenzie and his wife Carole, Evan Woodruff, Ryan Stenslie and Matthew Stenslie as well as numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Kay Ann McKEnzie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals-on-Wheels, 12620 E. 31st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the Rose Chapel of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church.
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I was so sorry to hear of Desiree's passing. She was my Godmother and I loved her dearly. She was such a good friend to my Mother. She kept in touch with me over the years with sweet notes and cards even after my Mother had passed. Her and Dale were fine people and I felt like I was part of their family. I miss them both very much. My prayers and with all of the family.
Kathryn Pierce Graham
Dear Michelle, Aaron, Evan, Matthew, Ryan and Family,
I will always remember Desiree's sweet smile and warm hospitality. My fondest memory is when Desiree, Dale Sr. and Michelle and family had dinner with my Mother and I at my apartment. My mother made her homemade mexican food and we had a wonderful visit. My mother felt very close to Desiree and Dale Sr. and was glad that I had made good friends.
In addition, my beloved sweet cat Sunshine, became a part of my family due to Desiree. She saw little Sunshine at her Vet's clinic and told Michelle about it. Desiree thought he was wonderful and knew I have a love for cats and told Michelle about little Sunshine. Michelle went with me to the vets and it was love at first sight. Sunshine became home with me and it Michelle that named him. It fit him just right and he was my pet for eleven years. He is in Heaven now and I know he is going to go right up to Desiree and say hello.
Desiree always treated me like family and that means more to me than you will ever know. Thank you for sharing your mother and father with me.
Adell
Adell Esterak