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WARREN MCNEAL Obituary
In college, Warren joined the Navy ROTC and studied at Gonzaga University before transferring to the University of Washington where he joined the ATO fraternity. He met another UW student, Jane Bishop, who shared his passion for life and they became lifelong Husky Fans! They married in 1949 just before his graduation from UW Dental School. Warren and Jane moved to Yakima in 1951 to start his practice and to raise their family. In 1961, Warren returned to the UW for a two-year program in Orthodontics and had a successful practice until his retirement.
Always passionate about boating, he and Jane moored their sailboat, the "Desert Hawk", at Shilshoe Bay Marina for three decades. Upon retirement, they built a home in La Conner. Just as in Yakima, they made many dear friends and had fond memories of their time together. They loved exploring the NW waters, circumnavigating Vancouver Island, as well as chartering boats in foreign seas. Together, they traveled to every continent.
Warren is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane; his four children, Charlie (Patty) McNeal, Sarah (Chuck) Kuhn, Peter (Janice) McNeal, and Joan (Gary) Peterson; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He leaves a rich legacy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A special gratitude is extended to the warm and loving caregivers at the Weatherly Inn. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com.
Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
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Shawn Lemaster
June 23, 2017
Thank you for good memories on the sail boat. I remember going every weekend. Scared me a few times flying through the water in that boat. I will never forget Warren and Jane. William Shawn Lemaster(Schmoe)
John Arthur Gilmartin
May 16, 2015
Our Brady Family of Granbury,Texas would like to add our condolences to Warren Franklyn's family with his passing . I cherish a large conch sea shell his mother Aunt Virginia gave me in the mid-1950's when she made her home in St. Petersburg , Florida .
Warren Franklyn favors his grandfather Charles Brady , my great grandfather .
In Sympathy and Love .
Dick and Karla Benedetti
February 6, 2014
Charlie Patty and family, we were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. The obituary was a wonderful tribute to an incredibly loving and accomplished man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gerri Dale nee Bradley
February 4, 2014
To Mrs. McNeal (just always called her that), Charlie, Sarah, Peter and Joanie, I was about six when I met your dad, and ever since then, he has been my favorite example of a loving dad, husband and friend. I feel privileged to have known him and hold his memory in a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy, Gerri
Deb Landis
February 2, 2014
Peter, Joan, Jane and Charlie: i am so sorry for the loss of yuor father. He was such a wonderful man and always had a twinkle in his eyes whenever he talked about the four of you. May your hearts be filled with a iifetime of wonderful memories as you move thru these days of loss and grief.
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