Wayne Richard "Gypsy" Maines

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Wayne "Gypsy" Richard Maines

Wayne "Gypsy" Richard Maines, 72, was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 27, 1934, to the late Marion and Dorothy Dailey-Maines. A man of few words, who spoke with his eyes, an ornery ole' cuss... who, after enduring a long illness, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, November 3, 2006, with family by his side.
Early in his illness, he attended Midnight Cry Church of Snohomish, Washington, while it was located in Maltby, Washington. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior on September 20, 2005, and was Baptized on October 26, 2006.
Preceded in death by his dear brother, Mel, last year, he now leaves behind his sister-in-law, Rae Maines, of Silverdale, Washington; brother, Myron and Barb Maines, of Bremerton, Washington; and sister, Dixie and Lane Stant, of Camano Island, Washington.
Though he had a hard time showing it, he loved his children very much. Sharon and Leo Longaker, of Everett, Dawn and David Durham, of Lake Stevens, Washington, Michelle and Steve Willard, of Santee, California, Eric Maines, of Carpentersville, Illinois, Kim and John Zurick, of South Elgin, Illinois, and Tonya Maines, of Tooele, Utah.
Janis McWhirter, his love of 14 years, who later became his caregiver for the duration of his illness; the McWhirter "step kids" Jeremy and girlfriend, Sarah, of Mountlake Terrace, Washington; Joshua and girlfriend, Alyssia, of Edmonds, Washington, Cameron and Dana, of Yuma, Arizona, and David and Nancy, of Gold Bar, Washington. He blossomed over his grandchildren. He also leaves behind beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, as well as children who's locations are unknown.
Although he didn't show it very well, he loved his relatives very much. We can't forget his many friends and acquired family here and in Utah. He loved you all very much and said to tell you he would meet you upstairs.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Clearview Foursquare Church, 17210 Hwy 9 S.E., Snohomish. Please come join with us in celebrating his life.
A special thank you to the staff of UW Medical Center, Dr. Durvasula, you are the greatest, and the staff at the P.S.K.C. of Mountlake Terrace, who together kept him going all these years. May God bless you all.