Richard G. "Mac" McLeod

Richard McLeod Obituary

Richard G. 'Mac' McLEOD Born May 14, 1927 in Everett, Died January 16, 2011 in Seattle. He joined the Merchant Marines at 16 serving in the Pacific Theater during WW II and proceeded to serve in Korea and Vietnam aboard US Merchant Ships in harm's way. In 1958 he was award ed the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award and the Carnegie Medal for Heroism for saving a ship mate's life who had been knocked in the frigid waters off Shemya Island, Alaska. In the 60's he began working for Foss Launch and Tug, retiring in the early 1990's. Mac met the love of his life and soul mate at 14 at Seat tle's Paramount Theater, and proposed to her shortly after the end of WWII. They married on March 8th 1947 and were blessed with 8 chil dren. Mac and Cheri's involvement in the Catholic family organization known as the Jubilee Club helped in still his love of camping, travel and adventure in all his children as well as his sense of humor and solid work ethic. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Celestine 'Cheri' McLeod who passed on March 7th, 2009, and his 3 brothers and sister. He is survived by his 8 children, Marcy, Kathy, Dan, Maureen, Paul, Karen, Joanne and Molly, 16 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Mac will be interred alongside Cheri at Tahoma National Cemetery on Monday, January 31st at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Reception/ celebration at Renton Technical College 2:30-4:30.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 25, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard McLeod

13 Entries

Richard and Irene Smith

January 31, 2011

we enjoyed our camping with you Richard and Cheri. And the last time in December when we shared breakfast as a Jubilee Club get together .

Richard and Irene Smith

with Lochlan & Fiona (Grandkids #15 & #16)

Molly MacLeod-Roberts

January 26, 2011

Although I miss you, I'm so happy that you and Mother are together again Till the End of Time. I can't help but smile when I think of how joyous your reunion must have been, knowing that Mother's memories have all been returned to her and she KNEW you. I was blessed to have you as my parents and I'm so grateful to you both. You'll always be with me. I love you. Auf Wiedersehen (until we meet again). Love, Molly Monster

January 26, 2011

Thanks, Mac, for being such a good father, husband and putting up with the "Brownie Troop" girls during our high school years and after. You will be missed. Love, Chris Morchin

January 26, 2011

GENE ANG ROSE LAUGHLIN

Tina Marier

January 25, 2011

I will always remember the times dad would take us to the Chittendon Locks to see you as you were passing through. We would talk to you until the water dropped and off you would go. Dad loved you so much and you were a wonderful brother to him during a time that he really needed you. You gave him strength, tough love and kindness. All the "Mac's" are together and I know they are smiling down on all of us. The McLeod Clan is strong because of all these amazing people who we loved so much.
Tina, Frank, Alex and Nolan :)

Brianna Espana

January 25, 2011

Miss you Grandpa. I am so thankful for being able to be apart of the last 5 years of your life by living in WA. Give grandma a big kiss and hug and tell her all about her great grandchildren who love her. Marcus and Gabe will miss your hugs and Romeo will miss the fires. I will miss just talking to you. We all love you grandpa. <3 Brianna, Romeo, Marcus, Gabe, and baby boy Espana (to be born 6/2011)

Mike & Deni Roundtree/Turner-Wills

January 25, 2011

Mike and I are very sad for the loss of Uncle Dick. I can't think of a time I saw him when he was not smiling. We are keeping the entire Mcleod clan in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and we will see you at the service.

January 25, 2011

To my Father, a man who lived a life of amazing adventures and was blessed with a peaceful passing. You held us in your heart for a lifetime; and now, we will hold you in ours til the end of time, together. Love, Kathy

January 25, 2011

In life we meet a lot of people. If we can count the number of real
friends on one hand we are lucky. I have been very fortunate in
this life to have had several close friends. Dick was certainly one
of the dear friends. After George passed on Dick called every few months to see that I was okay and offered any help I needed. A
sweet man and I will miss him........................Pat Boyle

Mikayla Harris

January 25, 2011

We miss you, Grandpa!

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

January 25, 2011

Dear Members of the McLeod Family,
We wish to send each of you our supportive prayers as Mac enters his eternal life. May you know his nearness often.

Cindy Schuler

January 25, 2011

I'll never forget the times that Uncle Dick came over and kept our dad company and the times he gave him rides to his doctor appointments. He was a wonderful man and I know the two of them are having a great time catching up. Love, Cindy, Joe, Chelsea and Megan

Joanne

January 25, 2011

Dad I will miss your laugh! Give Mother a big hug and kiss from all of us and we will be loving you both Till The End of Time!

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