Vern Smith McKenzie, 81 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at West Ridge after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Per Vern's request, there will be no services. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Vern is survived by two sons, Andrew McKenzie and Scott (Fatema) McKenzie of Cedar Rapids; and five grandchildren Trey, Kyla, Grace, Peter and Joshua. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn who passed away in 2009; and daughter Jeanine, who passed away in 1994.