many thanks to David Bergeson for finding and sending Ferrol's obituary.

July 11, 1947 - March 24, 2006

MERIDIAN, Idaho - Beloved son, brother, husband, father, Ferrol "J" Mackenzie passed away in his home on Friday.
He was born to Robert and Dolly Mackenzie in Miles City, Mont., and attended schools in Cody, Wyo.; Dupree, S.D.; and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1965, after which he entered the Navy for three years. He then joined the United States Air Force in 1972, where he got his college education, and graduated from Southern Illinois State University. J spent 19 years in the Air Force and achieved the rank of Captain.
J and his wife, Connie (Snedigar) were very involved in their church and spent time in the Philippines doing missionary work as teachers for three years.
J is survived by his parents, Robert and Dolly Mackenzie of Ballantine, Mont.; his wife, Connie; daughter, Heidi; son, Jason; daughter-in-law, Debbie; and granddaughter, Sara, all of Meridian. He is also survived by his sisters, Beverly Mackenzie of Colorado Springs, Colo., Leslie Dietz and Carol Mackenzie of Billings, Gloria (Ed) Wilkerson; and brother Jack Mackenzie of Ballantine.
Funeral was held Thursday, March 30, in Meridian. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in the Idaho Veteran's Cemetery.