Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Payne
Jacqueline Kay (McKenzie) Payne, 61, of Rochester, MN, died after a courageous battle with cancer. Jackie was born August 15, 1949, in Amery, WI to Wayne and Mary McKenzie. She worked at Control Data Corp. in Minneapolis where she met her husband. Their marriage was blessed with a son, Matthew. In 1986 they moved to Rochester for the start of Matthew's school.Jackie loved being Matthew's mom, even participating as a Boy Scout leader in all aspects including winter camping. One of her proudest moments was when Matthew achieved his Eagle Scout Award. Besides Scouts, Jackie was deeply involved in Matthew's school activities serving on PTSA and as president of the Band Association. In addition, Jackie shared her adventurous spirit, endless energy, and love for the outdoors with many nieces and nephews at "Granny Camp" hosted by Jackie and Grandma Mary at the McKenzie Homestead.Jackie worked as manager of 68 apartment units and for the past several years used her business administration skills working for Leitzen Concrete and Payne Company. Her M decorated desks were appreciated at both companies. Jackie enjoyed downhill skiing, rollerblading, snowmobiling, and traveling. S...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
loved the color yellow, cheering for the Packers, made delicious chicken and dumplings and shared her love. Jackie was selfless in all she did.Surrounded by her family, Jackie was called to her heavenly home by her Lord, Jesus, on April 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carol; brothers, Doug and Bobby; brother in law, Harold; and niece, Briana. She is survived by her husband, Roger; son, Matthew; and siblings, Claire (Arne), Wayne (Kitty), Judy (Chuck), Shirley (Terry), Wes (Pat), Doris (Walt), June (Keith), Bill (Laurie), Deb (Tom); sister in law, Gail; along with nieces, nephews and two cherished Shih Tzu's, Sophie and Sam.A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, with visitation from 2:00-2:45, at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Osceola, WI. Pastor Dave Williams officiating, burial at Balsam Lake Cemetery.Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (507)289-3600www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
