RICHARD MCGOWAN Obituary

Richard "Buck" P. McGowan Sr. 8/2/1946 - 3/13/2011 Survived by three children, J.R., Melissa, and Trice, six grandchildren, two brothers, Michael and David, and many friends. Buck served in the Army, had a career at Milwaukee Railroad and Kaiser Aluminum, and was involved in the union. He will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by all who knew him.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 18, 2011.
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Buck was one of the good ole boys from Kaiser and will be missed by many. He always made us laugh and smile when we saw him. Very sad to hear of his passing and will always remember him.

Ken & Barbie Engel

March 18, 2011

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