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W. McKelvey Obituary

W. Lisle McKELVEY Born May 26th, 1917 in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. Died February 20th, 2011. Lisle was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. Retired WA State Auditor, Past Master of Masonic Lodge - Shoreline #248, Scottish Rite and Shriner. Survived by Irene his loving wife of 64 years; sons Bill (Glenda), Gordon (Catherine) and Fred. Grandchildren Melissa McKelvey, Molly Cuningham (Rob), Alex McKelvey and great grandson Kai Richardson. Memorial service will be held on March 5th 10am at Richmond Beach Congregational Church 1512 NW 195th St., Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Lisle's name to Rite Care of Washington, 1207 N 152nd St Seattle, 98133.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 1, 2011.

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Gail (Finical) Huggard

March 4, 2011

What a sweet man. We were next-door neighbors for many years and had lots of fun times together. My condolences to the entire McKelvey Famkly.

Bill Jeude

March 2, 2011

One of the Good Guys in our circle of friends Boy Scouting in Richmond Beach. My Dad always enjoyed Lisle both as Dads on scout trips and in the Shriners. Lots of good memories - i'll always remember Mr McKelvey's joke he told us on a scout outing " What did the Tornado say to the Oak Tree?"

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