The online version of Warren Wing's obituary, including a photo and Guest Book, is available here: [
www.legacy.com]
Tom Rawson Wrote:
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> Warren Wing's family put his death notice in the
> Seattle Times yesterday (September 16). I only saw
> it in the print edition--could not find it online,
> presumably because it is not an obituary article,
> just a paid notice. So I will transcribe it here:
>
> Salem OR--Warren Wallace Wing, 93, a World War II
> veteran and longtime resident of Seattle, passed
> away peacefully with his family at his side after
> a short bout with pneumonia on August 31, 3011.
>
> Dad was born on August 20, 1918 in Seattle WA. He
> retired from the US Postal Service in 1973, after
> 30 plus years of service. Dad loved trains and
> ferries. They were his lifelong hobbies. He wrote
> 5 books about trains, and also enjoyed printing
> photos in his basement darkroom to sell at train
> swap meets. He was a charter member of the
> Northwest Rail Fan Club, and enjoyed his friends
> there for many years.
>
> Dad is survived by his son, Dana (and wife
> Kathleen), daughter Gail Wing, grandson Andy Wing
> (and wife Colleen), granddaughter Rachel Wing, and
> his brother Daniel Lynch (and wife Virgie). He was
> preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pat,
> and his son Mike.
>
> Dad will be loved and missed all who knew him.
>
> A memorial service will be held at a later date.