DEREK MACKENZIE

1987 - 2007

Derek Tyler Mackenzie of Taber, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the age of 20 years.
He is survived by his father Ken Mackenzie and step-mom Cheryl McGann of Taber; mother Sherry Mackenzie of Kindersley; siblings Jeff Mackenzie of Taber, J.D. Mackenzie of Kindersley and Sheena Mackenzie of Kindersley; grandmother Grace Mackenzie of Edmonton as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Derek was predeceased by his grandparents Don and Sheila McDougall and Don Mackenzie and by his uncle Malcolm McDougall.
During Derek’s twenty year life, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing various things such as roller-blading, working out with weights, snowmobiling, racing his remote controlled gas powered trucks and learning automotive repairs.  He was well liked by everyone who met him at work and at play and Derek always tried to stay in touch with them.  Derek enjoyed his job, working with his dad in the oilfield as a pipeline locator.  Derek will be sadly missed by all that knew him.  Rest in peace my son.
The Funeral Service was held at the St. Paul’s United Church, Kindersley, Saskatchewan on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Chris Ewing officiating.  A private family interment will take place at the Kindersley Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Derek’s name may be made directly to AADAC, 200 - 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4C7 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 426 - 6 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2C9.