Willis Leroy McGhehey's Obituary
Willis Leroy McGhehey
Willis (Mac) McGhehey born December 12, 1920 passed away July 17, 2016 in Lynnwood Washington at the age of 95.
Willis was born to Fred and Emma McGhehey in Milford Nebraska. As a young man Willis along with his sister Phyllis helped work the family farm. Phyllis McGhehey Potter passed away just 19 days prior to Willis on June 29, 2016 at the age of 87.
Willis entered into the United States Coast Guard November 1942. Willis was honorably discharged December 1945.
March 19th 1942 Willis married his sweetheart Winifred Marie Heimbuch and together they raised Lucinda, Robert, Mark and Pat. Willis is survived by Winifred and their 4 children, 8 Grand Children and 8 Great Grand Children.
Special Thanks to Maple Villa Adult Family Home of Lynnwood Washington for their loving care of Willis in the final year of his life.
Graveside service with military Honors by the United States Coast Guard will be held 11:30 Friday, July 29 and Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, followed by a reception in the Mountain View Celebration of Life Center.
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