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Michael McLean Obituary
Michael, son of John and Doris, raised in Montana, Alaska, Wash-ington and Thailand, attended International School Bangkok, Shawnigan Lake, BC, graduated from Shorecrest HS. Also lived in Guam, Indonesia, Hawaii, but Seattle was home. He "waited his entire life" for his devoted wife Charlene, making the past 12 years the happiest of his adult life. They traveled often to Hawaii and Mexico. He was an excellent pool player and loved fishing in Puget Sound. Mike is remembered as a kind, forgiving, and ethical man, sentimental and generous beyond measure, a hard worker, loyal friend, and dedicated to family.
He will be greatly missed.
Predeceased by parents, siblings Catherine, Gary and survived by sister Patricia, 3 nieces, 5 nephews, Char's daughter, Aileen Forde, and 7 in-laws.
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March 9, 2016
I miss you so much Michael. C XOX
Gwen Merrell
November 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you Char. May memories of your life with Mike bring you joy and peace through this most difficult time . Patty, I send my prayers to you as well. Mike was a very kind man and will be missed by all that knew him. Much love, to all.
Tom & Jill Ballou
November 3, 2015
I met Mike 45 or so years ago. We are going to miss him so much! He was a lot of fun to be around. What a good friend you were Mike.
Sue Schueler
November 3, 2015
I met Mike about 1990 when Jeff and I were dating and he welcomed me with open arms. He was a groomsmen in or wedding in1995. Mike was just an all around geniuine, nice person with a good soul.His un-timely passing took us by surprise and we were deeply saddened by this unexpected news. You are in our thoughts Char, not only at this difficult time in your life, but always. I hope you find comfort in knowing that in a special part of you, Mike will be living in your memory as you remember all the good times, love and happiness that you both shared, and even though he is gone this will be his energy to pull you though, because the love you both have for each other will never die. Mike's laughter will remain in your heart to ease away the pain.
Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Sue & Jeff Schueler
Mike and Jeff in about 1967 or '68. No salmon was safe
jeff schueler
November 2, 2015
Diana Edwards-Walker
October 31, 2015
I haven't seen Mike in over 25 years but have wonderful memories of him and our life together way back when. I'm sure he will be truly missed
Sharon Marrell
October 31, 2015
I will miss his smile
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