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ALFRED ROBERT "BOB" MCCRARY

1933 - 2012

ALFRED ROBERT "BOB" MCCRARY obituary, 1933-2012

BORN

1933

DIED

2012

ALFRED MCCRARY Obituary

Alfred (Bob) McCrary, 78, of Anacortes, Washington passed away on August 7, 2012 peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer.

Alfred was born in Seattle, Washington to Alfred S. and Thelma B. McCrary on November 17, 1933.

He attended Roosevelt high school and graduated from the University of Washington in 1960 with a Degree in electrical engineering. He was employed by the Boeing Company as an Electrical Engineer and was very much involved in the Boeing 747 and 767 airplane production until his retirement.

Alfred and Bonnie lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington for 39 years before moving to Anacortes in 1997.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, and two daughters, Cynthia McCrary (Figgins) and Suzanne McCrary.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie McCrary, daughter and son-n-law Eileen and Mike Hebert of Anacortes, grandchildren Shalia and Hillary Figgins, Michaela and Kingston Hebert. Brother Frank R McCrary and Sister Gloria F. Pomtier.

Alfred was a true patriot and loved his country, the United States of America, politics, the water, boating, fishing, golf, skiing and spending time with family and friends. He was a proud man who defended what he believed in with great passion.

He enjoyed being a member of the "Friday Boys Club" where he met and became friends with many accomplished Anacortes gentleman.

The family extends a very special thanks to San Juan Rehab and Island Hospital Cancer Care Center staff for the loving care he received.

Alfred will be missed dearly by those that loved him.
No memorial service will be held at his request.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Aug. 12, 2012.

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Eileen Hebert

August 6, 2025

Dad, I wish you were here with me. I miss and love you.

Eileen

August 6, 2024

I Love you Dad. I miss you so much.

Lori Hayes

August 27, 2012

He was very much of my childhood. Eileen and I will always remember when Bob went camping with us in MR Nunelees class. The weekend was priceless. Rest in Peace Mr. McCrary
Love Lori

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