Born January 2, 1914 at Monticello, Calif. to William D. McKenzie and Rosamond Little McKenzie, she received her early education in Monticello and Winters, before attending business college in San Francisco.
In 1947, she married C.V. "Pete" Atkins and they lived in Napa, Vacaville and various other California towns, as they followed the con struction business opportunities. They moved to Alturas in 1967.
After her husband's death in 1973, "Mim" as she was af fectionately called, met Perzie Shedd of Davis Creek on a seniors' bus trip to Bishop, Calif. They became friends and close companions and remained so until her death.
She enjoyed her many friends, family get-togethers, playing cards, exploring the country, looking for arrow heads, working in her yard and life in general. She was a friend to everyone and will be missed by her community, family and many friends.
She is also survived by two nieces and seven nephews.
Contributed by Bill Gransee, Published by Modoc County Record, 16 APR 1998.
Born January 2, 1914 at Monticello, Calif. to William D. McKenzie and Rosamond Little McKenzie, she received her early education in Monticello and Winters, before attending business college in San Francisco.
In 1947, she married C.V. "Pete" Atkins and they lived in Napa, Vacaville and various other California towns, as they followed the con struction business opportunities. They moved to Alturas in 1967.
After her husband's death in 1973, "Mim" as she was af fectionately called, met Perzie Shedd of Davis Creek on a seniors' bus trip to Bishop, Calif. They became friends and close companions and remained so until her death.
She enjoyed her many friends, family get-togethers, playing cards, exploring the country, looking for arrow heads, working in her yard and life in general. She was a friend to everyone and will be missed by her community, family and many friends.
She is also survived by two nieces and seven nephews.
Contributed by Bill Gransee, Published by Modoc County Record, 16 APR 1998.
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