After more than 96 years, Jessie has gone to be with her Lord in Heaven on November 3rd. Born in Cranbrook, B.C. to parents recently immigrated from Scotland and England, they soon moved to Victoria. From there they moved to Vancouver where she lived, primarily in the Kerrisdale area, for most of her life.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Harry who passed away in 1989 after 54 years of marriage. She is lovingly remembered by her children Marilyn Richards (Dick), Sharon Lubin (Bill) and Gordie MacKenzie (Jennifer); Her grandchildren Dave Richards (Sharon), Rob Richards, Tricia Mugford (Duane), Michael MacKenzie, Jordyn MacKenzie Black (Keith), and Jamieson MacKenzie and her dearly loved great grandchildren, Bethany, Becca and Nate Richards, Rianna Richards, Erin, Evan and Audrey Mugford, and Haley Charnock, who affectionately refer to her as Gigi.

Jessie and Harry were founding members of Granville Chapel in 1950 and attended there for the rest of their lives. She was well known for her hospitality and the MacKenzie home hosted many young and old from Granville Chapel and a wide group of friends.
She spent much of her time volunteering at both church and related groups. She and her husband had a great heart for the Lord and gave generously of their time and talent to many fledgling and established ministries.
She also enjoyed her involvement in MacKenzie’s Ladies Wear, and looked forward to meeting the needs of her many customers in the store.

Jessie's family, friends, and people she met were very important to her.  We will always miss her generous and caring spirit, and also her encouraging words to everyone with whom she came in contact.
Jessie enjoyed her time at Shannon Oaks and was made most comfortable and so well cared for at St Vincent’s Langara.  The family is most grateful for the care and attention given her by the wonderful staff at St. Vincent’s, Langara.
A celebration of her life will be held at Granville Chapel, 5901 Granville Street at 43rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC on Saturday November 14th, 2009.at 2:00 PM

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to:

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries
#1 - 260 Esplanade
North Vancouver, B.C. V71A3