Eva Dorothy McKenzie

Eva Dorothy (Ring Bailey) McKenzie, 100, of Rupert, Idaho, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015, in Pocatello, Idaho of natural causes. Eva was born February 2, 1915, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Peter and Bertha Ring. She immigrated to the United States in her late teens. She married Joseph Bailey in September 1935. He brought his lovely little daughter, Faye, with him to the marriage. Joe and Eva had two more daughters, Arlene and Ardith and later adopted Larry Christiansen while they lived in Kalispell, Montana. Eva became a US citizen in September, 1940.

In 1953, they moved to Pocatello, Idaho for several years running a construction company and later a motel. Eva and Joe later moved to Burley to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Several years after Joe was laid to rest, Eva remarried Coy McKenzie and moved to Rupert, Idaho. They enjoyed dancing, playing scrabble, traveling and laughing together until Coy's passing in 2001. Eva was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and most recently a long time member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Rupert. Eva was an avid card player and enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle well into her 90's. She absolutely loved animals, especially her many cats and dogs that were her pets over the years. She had the most beautiful smile.

Eva is survived by her older brother Robert Ring (102) of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, her children Arlene (Tom) Rudy of Burley, Ardith Land of Pocatello, and Larry (LaRuth) Christiansen of Burien, WA, her niece Donna (Charlie) Pawson of Heyburn, 12 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 13 great, great grandchildren and her adult step children and grandchildren and many other nieces and nephews of several generations.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her ten brothers and sisters, her first husband Joe Bailey, second husband Coy McKenzie, daughter and son-in-law Faye and Karl Brown, son-in-law Roy Land, grandson-in-laws Brett Smith and Jim Gaster.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 21, 2015 at the Little Flower St. Theresa Catholic church officiated by Fr. Kenneth Heinz. Viewing for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the St. Nicholas parish in Rupert, Idaho, St. Theresa Little Flower parish in Burley, Idaho, or your local animal shelter or Humane society.

Funeral Service Date of Service: May 21, 2015