Rawlin "Mac" McInelly

October 6, 1942 - September 5, 2014

BORN

October 6, 1942

DIED

September 5, 2014

Rawlin McInelly Obituary

Rawlin "Mac" McInelly Rawlin "Mac" Gilbert McInelly passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at home in Tacoma, WA. He was 71. Mac was born on October 6, 1942 in Hillsboro, OR. Son of L.L. and Velma McInelly, the family moved to Shelton, WA in 1943 where he graduated from Irene S. Reed High School. He was actively involved in the lumber industry for over 50 years, working for Manke Lumber for over 20 and purchased his own mill, RFP Manufacturing in 1995. His involvement in the lumber inustry included Hoo-Hoo, a Forest Products Industry Association and Tacoma Lumberman's Club, where he previously served as President. Mac was a lifelong numismatist who was a member of the American Numismatic Association and Tacoma Coin Club. An athlete and adventurer, he climbed many mountains, loved being on the waters of Puget Sound and fishing with lifelong friends in Alaska. Mac was active in the lives and immensely proud of his family. He is survived by his love of 28 years, Sherry Brown; his son, Joe (Erica) McInelly; daughter, Amy McInelly, her fianc‚ Patrick Hutson; Sherry's daughters, Tracey (Jeff) Wittenfeld and Wendy Brown; along with grandchildren, Travis, Amber, Joey, Kellen, Nikolas, Zackary, and Jack; and his sisters, Lana (Monty) Fye and Valerie (Arnie) Faxon. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St. W., University Place, WA 98466. Reception location to follow at service. Memorial donations may be made in Mac's name to: Stand Up 2 Cancer www.standup2cancer.org

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Published by The Olympian on Sep. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rawlin McInelly

14 Entries

Wendy Johnson

November 23, 2022

The night before Thanksgiving and my mind is on you.....I am so grateful to have had you in my life, you made everything more fun! Miss you each day and I know where you are right now, you are making it a brighter place just by being you! Thank you Mac for all the laughter, smiles, support and good advice! Much love Mackie Quackie

Joe McInelly

October 6, 2014

Happy 72nd birthday dad!

We love you.

Amy & Joe

Larry Viguerie

September 21, 2014

Mac, I will miss your welcoming smile and that outstretched hand which welcomed me to the many lumber and social events that we enjoyed together. Any room you were in seemed brighter with your presence. I will miss you my good friend

Yvonne Colon-Carsen

September 13, 2014

I remember Mr. McInelly as a fun loving, generous man. He and his family moved down the street from ours when I was a child and became good friends with my parents. I eventually became the McInelly's babysitter. I loved it when our families did things together, because he always made it so much fun. To this day, I cook my salmon the way he showed me. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

September 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss---and shocked to hear of it.
Mac was a very vital guy.
A true Shelton boy through and through.

Take care of yourselves---Denny Hinton

Vickie Faxon

September 11, 2014

My privilege is Rawlin being my big brother. I got to grow up with his humor, puns and teasing. There was a great sense of pride in being your little sister.That makes me a pretty lucky lady today. Treasured childhood memories I thank-you for big brother. Daddy awaits a game of golf and Mom has cookies baked. Oh! And don't forget to wear your shirt to the dinner table. I miss you. I love you. A hui hou kakou.

Your loving sister Vickie

September 11, 2014

Mac made life more fun for everyone around him.

Robb Manke

September 11, 2014

Mac was the most generous person I ever knew. I am genuinely honored to have called him a true friend.

September 11, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the McInelly family. I went to school with Lana. Best wishes, Joy Daugherty

walt uchimura

September 11, 2014

Mac's quick smile and warm ways made it easy for him to be a good friend. Quite soon after we met, it seemed that I had known him forever.

Our casual conversations were fun. We had some serious chats about our nation and the world. We also talked about friends, places, events and adventures. He was always able to find a bit of humor on any subject/topic. We shared a lot of laughter. He was quick with the pun. And, he frequently made himself to be the subject of his own jokes. That was fun.

Mac liked to talk about his early days. He must have been a "quick and easy friend" in his youth. His adventures in meeting people and visiting places seemed awesome!

I sense that he will continue to share fun and laughter with everyone in his "new place."

I will miss you, buddy!

Walt

September 10, 2014

Mac was loving, kind, generous, and especially, super positive. Always a smile on his face , and never had a negative thing to say about anyone or anything. Always the life of the party, loved, and will be missed by all, especially his friends at Johnson Point, Olympia. Rest easy, and Cheers to a great guy. Eve Grundy.

David Schmidt

September 10, 2014

Mac was an inspiration to all our Tacoma-Lakewood Coin club members over many years. He sparked interest and was always with a story to remember. He was a life member of our club. Our members send condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be missed. Dave Schmidt, President, TLCC and all members.

Becky Alexander

September 10, 2014

We will miss you at Coin Club! We always enjoyed your stories and smiling face.

September 10, 2014

We love you Mac. Our many happy memories with you will keep you in our hearts forever. Marianne Cakarnis

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