More detail on this person: Thomas Lynn
Mackie passed away at his home after a lengthy
battle with cancer on April 11, 2014. He was born
December 26, 1947, the eldest son of Dr. Thomas
B. Mackie and Betty Ann Louise (Huey) Mackie in
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Tom's occupation upon retiring was with Ken
Graham Trucking, approximately 16 years as an
Owner-Operator. In addition, SSM City Airport
Manager and Assistant Manager of Cloverland Oil.
Tom served in the United States Army as a Warrant
Officer, Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam. He was a
true Patriot. While serving his country, he
received the following recognition: A Purple
Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Volunteer
Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished
Flying Cross and the Army Aviator Badge. Tom
always remained humble, never wanting to
acknowledge his accolades.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Dana, his
beautiful daughter, Shelby Ann Louise; and twin
sons, Steve and Riley Angeli.
Tom was blessed with a wonderful family; brothers
and sisters; Jane (Loch) Syme, Essex Connecticut;
James (Lynn) Mackie, Daphne, Alabama; Marlene
Mackie, D.V.M., Escanaba, Michigan; Robert
(Brenda) Mackie, M.D., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan;
Rick Mackie, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Tom's only
Aunt, Marilynn Etzold, Tacoma, Washington;
Nieces and nephews; Lisa (Eric, Fiance) Senay,
Andre Senay, Alison (Jay) Johnson, Robin Mackie,
Jillian (Brenan) Pultz, Kaitlynn and Kelsey
Mackie, Anne (Curt) Van, and Jordan Mackie;
Cousins, Ernie and Albert Kujala of Rudyard,
Michigan. Sister-in-law, Constance (Howard)
Vander Veen; Nephews, Jeff (Jane) White,
Kennesaw, Georgia; Jason (Kasia) White, Deerfield
Beach, Florida; Cousins, Sam and Marcia White,
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Great Nieces, Taylor
and Alexandra White and great nephew, Cooper
White.
Cherished friends: Kay Allot, Charlie Haagensen,
Grant Gillette, Pete and Elaine Donnelly and the
Cozy Inn Crew, Steve and Tracey Holt and family,
Gary and Terri Graham and the Ken Graham
Trucking Crew.
Tom was predeceased by his parents and his
sister-in-law, Jodi Mackie.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 17th, 2014
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hovie Funeral Home,
memorial service to follow. Tom requested a
celebration of his life at the Cozy Inn, Brimley
Michigan, following the service.
A special thanks to Dr. Robert Mackie, Brother,
Chippewa Medical staff, War Memorial Hospital
staff, Dr. Paula Rechner, Advanced Surgical Care,
Hospice; Tracey Holt and Chippewa County Health
Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to
Hospice of the EUP, 308 W. 12th Ave. Sault Ste.
Marie, MI 49783
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