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Carl William Mackie, 74

Carl William Mackie, 74 of Blair, passed away August 27, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Wednesday starting at 3 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Carl William Mackie was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on September 17, 1942, to William and Jean (Sugden) Mackie. He passed away on August 27, 2017.

Carl graduated from North High in 1960 and Dana College in 1965 with a Bachelor's degree in education. He taught art at Tri Center High School for 10 years, then worked for Sapp Bros. He also held jobs with Interstate Harvester, Midwest Messenger in Tekamah and the River Wilds Golf Course in Blair.

He enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, bowling, golfing and dancing. He was a baseball coach for his sons and a softball coach for his daughters. Carl was involved with Blair Community Theater and an active member at the First United Methodist Church, having been a Sunday School superintendent and teacher for 40 years.

One of his most loved activities was watching his children and grandchildren at their various activities.

Carl is survived by his wife, Lonne of Blair; children: Elizabeth (John) Tyson of Herman, Michael (Holly) Mackie of Blair, Matthew (Kim) Mackie of Omaha and Sarah (Scott) Jensen of Blair; grandchildren: Joel Tyson (Amy Rempe), Zachary (Trisha) Tyson, Cody Tyson (Ashley Gobel), Eric Tyson, Zane Boswell, Ashton Tranmer, Hannah Mackie, Madison Mackie; great-granddaughters: Thea and Isla Tyson and Bryleigh Tyson; sister, Joyce (Lee) Carlsen of Elkins, AK; niece, Candice Carlsen of Arkansas; many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, David Carlsen.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Blair, NE.

#2-From Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

Carl William Mackie, 74 of Blair, passed away August 27, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Wednesday starting at 3 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Carl William Mackie was born in Laramie, Wyoming on September 17, 1942 to William and Jean (Sugden) Mackie. He passed away on August 27, 2017. Carl graduated from North High in 1960 and Dana College in 1965 with a Bachelor’s degree in education. He taught art at Tri Center High School for 10 years, then worked for Sapp Bros. He also held jobs with Interstate Harvester, Midwest Messenger in Tekamah and the River Wilds Golf Course in Blair.

He enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting, bowling, golfing and dancing. He was a baseball coach for his sons and a softball coach for his daughters. Carl was involved with Blair Community Theater and an active member at the First United Methodist Church; having been a Sunday School superintendent and teacher for 40 years.

One of his most loved activities was watching his children and grandchildren at their various activities.

Carl is survived by his wife Lonne of Blair; children: Elizabeth (John) Tyson of Herman, Michael (Holly) Mackie of Blair, Matthew (Kim) Mackie of Omaha and Sarah (Scott) Jensen of Blair; grandchildren: Joel Tyson (Amy Rempe), Zachary (Trisha) Tyson, Cody Tyson (Ashley Gobel), Eric Tyson, Zane Boswell, Ashton Tranmer, Hannah Mackie, Madison Mackie; great granddaughters: Thea and Isla Tyson and Bryleigh Tyson; sister Joyce (Lee) Carlsen of Arkansas; niece Candace Carlsen of Arkansas; many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew David Carlsen.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Blair, NE.

#3-Published in the Omaha World Herald August 29, 2017.

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Mackie, Carl William Age 74 Of Blair. Passed away August 27, 2017 at his home. Survived by wife of 54 years, Lonne Kay; children: Elizabeth (John) Tyson; Michael (Holly) Mackie; Matthew (Kim) Mackie; Sarah (Scott) Jensen, of Blair; eight grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters. FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, 10:30am, at First United Methodist Church, in Blair. VISITATION: Wednesday, 3pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com.

#4 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Carl William Mackie

Born September 17, 1942 Laramie, Wyoming; Entered Into Rest August 27, 2017 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 AM Thursday, August 31, 2017 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Reverend Gina Gile. Organist: Ann Thieman. Musical Selections: “Be Still My Soul”, “Precious Lord Take My Hand”, “When I Get Where I’m Going”, “Lord of the Dance” Bagpiper: “Amazing Grace”

Pallbearers: Joel Tyson, Zachary Tyson, Cody Tyson, Eric Tyson, Zane Boswell, Jerry Mackie

Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Rewerts, Ryan Warpole, Ernie Abariotes, Roger Howland, William Kesling, Richard Loftus, Don Woodhull, Lee Wilhelm

Graveside Service: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~Obituary and Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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