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Wallace McPherson Obituary
Bellevue, WA
July 15, 1924 to November 23, 2016
Wallace (Wally/Mac) McPherson was born in Monticello, N.Y on July 15, 1924 to Wallace and Elizabeth McPherson of Scotland. The Family moved to Seattle in 1926. Wally graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Washington, leaving to join the Army in WWII.
Wally is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie (Mickey) (Hammond); two daughters: Cindy (Tom) and Cherie; five grandchildren: Ryan, Darin, Kelly, Sabrina, and Lindsey; two step-grandchildren: Sarah and Laura; and two great-grandchildren: McKenzie and William.
Wally served in WWII as an Army Air Corps Pilot in the South Pacific. After the war, he continued flying as a commercial airline pilot, first with Philippine Airlines in the South Pacific and Hawaii and later he moved back to Seattle to join Pacific Northern Airlines (PNA) before it became Western and then Delta. Wally completed his career as a Senior Pilot for Delta Airlines. His lifelong passion was flying. He had many adventures over the course of his 41 years in the cockpit.
Wally met and married his wife Mickey in Honolulu Hawaii in 1951. They had deep and enduring love that spanned 66 years and many great adventures together. They enjoyed travels around the world and for many years had a winter home in Palm Desert, CA.
Wally enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking and water and snow skiing.
He had a great love of boating and purchased the Marimac for cruising with Mickey in his retirement. Wally was a Past Commodore of Queen City Yacht Club and he and Mickey participated in many cruises and predicted log races. His other pastimes included golf, woodworking, and tennis (which he continued playing into his early 90s).
Wally was an old school gentleman who conducted himself to the highest standards. During times of duress, his strongest exclamation was "Dirty Name". He was a loving, kind, and considerate husband, father, grandfather, and friend who was greatly loved and will be missed by all.
Interment will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. A full obituary and photos of his life can be viewed at www. sunsethillsfuneralhome.com. A Celebration of Wally's Life will be held on Monday December 12, 1:30 to 4:00pm at Queen City Yacht Club, 2608 Boyer Ave E., Seattle, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA.
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January 11, 2017
Dear Mickey sorry for your loss of Mac.We would love to see you. We moved back to Bellevue last year and would love to reconnect with you and have coffee or something. love always Sharon and Debbie Dodge 714 362 7616. we miss you
December 22, 2016
Dear Mickey,
I am so sorry to hear about Wallace's passing. He was a wonderful fellow and delight to fly with. My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Paul and Rita Pompermayer
God bless you.
Connie Wight, Westerlies
December 9, 2016
Westerlies, a group of former Western Airlines Flight Attendants, would like to express our sadness in the passing of one of our pilots. May his shining light continue to brighten your hearts and give you comfort.
December 8, 2016
Dearest Mickey,
Duane and I were sad to see your loss of Mac. He was indeed a wonderful man and remember with pleasure our times with you both. We have moved to Trilogy in Redmond. Would love to talk with you sometime. Our phone is 425-968-2994. Sending our love to you, Merna Patterson
Laurie Babka
December 6, 2016
Our thoughts are with the whole family on the loss of the McPherson patriarch. We'll all miss him. Love, Bob & Laurie
December 5, 2016
We are deeply saddened over the passing of "Mac" as we fondly called him. He was the consummate gentleman and friend. We shared many happy times on the water and off, playing bridge and sharing good food and wine. He never said a bad word and was proper and loved by many.
Our Deepest Sympathies to "Mickey" and the family. He will missed by all.
Sue and Tom Allison
December 4, 2016
Dear Mickey.
We are saddened about the loss of your beloved Wally. Even though we have not seen each other in many years, we fondly remember our cruising together; tying up with your boat at Squirrel Cove;a party at our home where Wally arrived late due to a flight and more.
We send you our and your family our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Gerda and Bud Zeck
November 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2 NWT)
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patrice
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