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Mackenzie Allie Christensen 'Kenzie' Our sweet Mackenzie Allie Christensen, age 16, passed away August 10, 2011 in a tragic automobileaccident while traveling to a family reunion. The accident took the life of Mackenzie's grandmother, step-grandfather, and seriously injured her cousin. Mackenzie was born November 20, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Chad Allen Christensen and Kelli Diane Duncan Christensen. She was attending school at Jordan High in Sandy, Utah. Kenzie is cherished by her parents. She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved very much. She is a wonderful example to her younger sisters who love and admire her. Kenzie also had a strong relationship with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Kenzie had a passion for life and had already developed many talents. She was an accomplished pianist and shared her gift of music with her piano students. Kenzie excelled in her school work and was a member of the Jordan High School volleyball team. She loved the game and associating with her teammates. Friends were an important part of her life. Kenzie was known and loved for her positive, cheerful attitude. She had the ability to sense the needs of others, and extend her friendship to everyone. She was excited for her opportunity to serve in the Special Needs Mutual in the LDS Church, and was an active member of the Young Women's organization. Mackenzie will be missed by her parents: Chad and Kelli, and sisters: Jade and Abbie. Family and friends may call Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sandy Central Stake Center 1050 East Galena Drive (9820 South) Sandy, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Sandy Central Stake Center, visitation at 11:00 a.m., and services beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment: Holladay Memorial Park 4900 South Memory Lane. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kenzie Christensen Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank. Online condolences can be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Published in Deseret News from August 14 to August 16, 2011
beloved family members they will
be truly miss..
May the Lord Bless the Families at this time & they may
be comforted and they bring alot of Joy,
Happiness & touch so many Lives...
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Fatal crash claims three Utah residents
By Sarah Hale on Aug 11, 2011 in Featured, News, Thayne
An accident at Mile Post 99 of U.S. Highway 89, one mile south of Thayne, has claimed the lives of three people from Utah. The accident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. According to information released from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Diane K. Duncan, 66, of Salt Lake City; Mackenzie A. Christensen, 16, of Sandy, Utah; and Milton D. Butler, 80, of Salt Lake City died as a result of the accident. A fourth passenger in the vehicle, Bryson Duncan, 14, of South Jordan, Utah, was also injured. The four individuals were traveling in a 2007 Toyota Camry at the time of the accident.
The second vehicle involved in the accident was a 2003 Dodge Pickup, driven by Jacob L. Kilroy, 18. Additional passengers in the truck included Slater B. Erickson, 18; and Jeremiah T. Lainhart, 20. All three were treated and released from Star Valley Medical Center.According to the Highway Patrol, Diane Duncan was “northbound on U.S. 89 and Kilroy was southbound.”
“For reasons unknown, [Diane] Duncan’s vehicle drifted across the center line going completely into the southbound lane of travel,” said Sgt. Stephen Townsend of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. “Kilroy took 
evasive action and steered his vehicle to the left, going into the northbound land. At the last moment, [Diane} Duncan over corrected the vehicle’s steering back into the northbound lane, colliding with Kilroy’s vehicle head-on.”
evasive action and steered his vehicle to the left, going into the northbound land. At the last moment, [Diane} Duncan over corrected the vehicle’s steering back into the northbound lane, colliding with Kilroy’s vehicle head-on.”The accident closed traffic along U.S. Highway 89 for approximately four and a half hours.
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- Tracy | Aug 11, 2011 | ReplyThank you to all of the emvergency people in Afton and the Highway Patrol. We appreciate you being there for our family. We are hopeful for the 14 year old boy. He is doing well. The town of Afton was so good our families at such a time of tragedy. We are grateful for all the good people there! Thank you for all of your prayers!
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