Wayne Westerlind

Dear Westerlind family, I am sorry for your loss. Captain Wayne was a great Captain, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and human being. I knew him years ago when my dad had a boat at Captree too. I was a young kid and was the mate then. There were days I went fishing on Capt. Waynes boat and he was always gracious and good to me. I also knew Capt. Rod. He had the best laugh ever. Always happy. I knew Capt. Fish Along With Rich as well. The whole Westerlind family was a class act. They...

Rest easy, dear friend. We will cherish every moment spent with you. We have been so blessed. Always and forever, until we meet again.

We will miss seeing Wayne sunning himself almost every time we passed him on his porch and always a smile and short conversation.Last time we saw him he was going to lunch at Conchy Joe´s!!He will be missed.

My friend of over 70 years, Wayne was a loving family man, classmate, teammate, Navy Korean War veteran, great sea captain who got me my first high school job at DeGarmo's shipyard, and my best friend. We had many memorable experiences and exciting adventures together, some not suitable for publication! When I was in the Army overseas and Wayne had been discharged from the Navy, he'd visit my mother, put on a pot of coffee and borrow my jackets and ties for dates! He was Mom's favorite. ...

Well what can I say. My Uncle Wayne was truly one of a kind. He really stepped up as my brother Eric and myselfs go to on many life hurdles. Aunt Betty and Uncle Wayne are a huge part of our lives. We will miss you dearly Uncle Wayne. You are now with my Mom and Dad , Brad and all the other family members gone! ❤❤❤

I still think I can just pick up the phone to tell you a joke or talk about old times. I will miss you everyday. You were more like a brother than a cousin to me. Please give a hug to my brothers and Brad who I spoke to 2 days prior. Catch a big one and have fun with the family. I´m keeping an eye on Betty for you. You´ll be miss everyday. I love you Love Rich

Truly a great man,father, and husband . He will be missed. Ill never forget trips over to the beach growing up . Peace and prayers to the Westerlind family .

Our Captain - forever in our hearts, forever in our lives....