Jerry Nicholas Macken, a resident of Tulelake, Calif., died April 20, 2016, at the age of 80.
Jerry was born in Alma, Neb., on May 11, 1935, to Nicholas & Aletha Macken. His family moved to Tulelake in 1939.
He graduated from Malin High School in 1953. After that, he then attended Oregon Tech for a couple years before enlisting in the Army in 1955. After his discharge, he continued his life-long career in farming.
He met Mary Ann Keck of Malin in 1967, and the two were married on Sept. 5, 1970.
Throughout his life, Jerry was involved in 4-H; both as a child and an adult. He loved collecting old tractors and was a member of the Old Engine & Tractor Club, Branch 21. He also enjoyed visiting friends at the Malin Diner, Pappa T's and the Captain Jack Stronghold Cafe. He also loved playing Santa Claus for many years at the Malin Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Even though he claimed to be the "meanest SOB" around, he was a truly loving and caring man.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Tulelake; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicholas & Carrie Macken of Tulelake, Bobby & Anna Porter of Tulelake, Joe Trahan of Rogue River, Ore., Fred Trahan of Klamath Falls; daughters and sons-in-law, Heidi & Don Henson of Klamath Falls, Ava Walzack of Hillsboro, Ore., Carla & Jim McClain of Chico, Calif., Robie LaChapelle of Tulelake, Carolyn Etchinson of Rogue River, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin & Bev Macken of Bow, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Dolly & Rob Hambright of Milwaukie, Ore.; nephews, Dan Macken and Pat Macken both of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Herald and News, April 24, 2016
Jerry was born in Alma, Neb., on May 11, 1935, to Nicholas & Aletha Macken. His family moved to Tulelake in 1939.
He graduated from Malin High School in 1953. After that, he then attended Oregon Tech for a couple years before enlisting in the Army in 1955. After his discharge, he continued his life-long career in farming.
He met Mary Ann Keck of Malin in 1967, and the two were married on Sept. 5, 1970.
Throughout his life, Jerry was involved in 4-H; both as a child and an adult. He loved collecting old tractors and was a member of the Old Engine & Tractor Club, Branch 21. He also enjoyed visiting friends at the Malin Diner, Pappa T's and the Captain Jack Stronghold Cafe. He also loved playing Santa Claus for many years at the Malin Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Even though he claimed to be the "meanest SOB" around, he was a truly loving and caring man.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Tulelake; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicholas & Carrie Macken of Tulelake, Bobby & Anna Porter of Tulelake, Joe Trahan of Rogue River, Ore., Fred Trahan of Klamath Falls; daughters and sons-in-law, Heidi & Don Henson of Klamath Falls, Ava Walzack of Hillsboro, Ore., Carla & Jim McClain of Chico, Calif., Robie LaChapelle of Tulelake, Carolyn Etchinson of Rogue River, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin & Bev Macken of Bow, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Dolly & Rob Hambright of Milwaukie, Ore.; nephews, Dan Macken and Pat Macken both of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Herald and News, April 24, 2016
Jerry Nicholas Macken, a resident of Tulelake, Calif., died April 20, 2016, at the age of 80.
Jerry was born in Alma, Neb., on May 11, 1935, to Nicholas & Aletha Macken. His family moved to Tulelake in 1939.
He graduated from Malin High School in 1953. After that, he then attended Oregon Tech for a couple years before enlisting in the Army in 1955. After his discharge, he continued his life-long career in farming.
He met Mary Ann Keck of Malin in 1967, and the two were married on Sept. 5, 1970.
Throughout his life, Jerry was involved in 4-H; both as a child and an adult. He loved collecting old tractors and was a member of the Old Engine & Tractor Club, Branch 21. He also enjoyed visiting friends at the Malin Diner, Pappa T's and the Captain Jack Stronghold Cafe. He also loved playing Santa Claus for many years at the Malin Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Even though he claimed to be the "meanest SOB" around, he was a truly loving and caring man.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Tulelake; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicholas & Carrie Macken of Tulelake, Bobby & Anna Porter of Tulelake, Joe Trahan of Rogue River, Ore., Fred Trahan of Klamath Falls; daughters and sons-in-law, Heidi & Don Henson of Klamath Falls, Ava Walzack of Hillsboro, Ore., Carla & Jim McClain of Chico, Calif., Robie LaChapelle of Tulelake, Carolyn Etchinson of Rogue River, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin & Bev Macken of Bow, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Dolly & Rob Hambright of Milwaukie, Ore.; nephews, Dan Macken and Pat Macken both of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Herald and News, April 24, 2016
Jerry was born in Alma, Neb., on May 11, 1935, to Nicholas & Aletha Macken. His family moved to Tulelake in 1939.
He graduated from Malin High School in 1953. After that, he then attended Oregon Tech for a couple years before enlisting in the Army in 1955. After his discharge, he continued his life-long career in farming.
He met Mary Ann Keck of Malin in 1967, and the two were married on Sept. 5, 1970.
Throughout his life, Jerry was involved in 4-H; both as a child and an adult. He loved collecting old tractors and was a member of the Old Engine & Tractor Club, Branch 21. He also enjoyed visiting friends at the Malin Diner, Pappa T's and the Captain Jack Stronghold Cafe. He also loved playing Santa Claus for many years at the Malin Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Even though he claimed to be the "meanest SOB" around, he was a truly loving and caring man.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Tulelake; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicholas & Carrie Macken of Tulelake, Bobby & Anna Porter of Tulelake, Joe Trahan of Rogue River, Ore., Fred Trahan of Klamath Falls; daughters and sons-in-law, Heidi & Don Henson of Klamath Falls, Ava Walzack of Hillsboro, Ore., Carla & Jim McClain of Chico, Calif., Robie LaChapelle of Tulelake, Carolyn Etchinson of Rogue River, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin & Bev Macken of Bow, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Dolly & Rob Hambright of Milwaukie, Ore.; nephews, Dan Macken and Pat Macken both of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Herald and News, April 24, 2016
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