Donald H. McKenzie
Don McKenzie, 61, of Syracuse, IN passed away on November 20, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 9, 1952 in Providence, RI to John & Betty (Carpenter) McKenzie. On November 1, 1980 he married Sandra Dawson who survives. Don worked as a purchasing manager throughout most of his professional career. He was most recently employed as a purchaser with Biomet. He was a loving husband and father. He served the lord as a choir director, and was also formerly a volunteer firefighter. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in New Paris. Don is survived by his wife -Sandra McKenzie. 7 sons – Alexander (Chrissy), Nathaniel(Lydia), Caleb, Joshua, Matthew, Philip, and Gideon McKenzie. 4 daughters – Heather (Steve) Casey, Sarah, Rachel, and Anna McKenzie. 4 grandchildren. His mother – Betty McKenzie. 1 sister – Virginia Melo. 2 brothers – John and Steve McKenzie. He was preceded by his father. Visitation will be Monday, November 25, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with pastors Dan Haifley and Josh Weiland officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.