William Richard Maxey
Entiat, Washington
September 25, 2007

Rick went to be with the Lord, September 25, 2007, following a short illness.  He was a 19-year resident of Entiat.  He was born to Ruth Vera (Hutchinson) and George Dewey Maxey on July 29, 1930, in Fayetteville, AR.  Rick was a corporal in the Air Force with an honorable discharge on October 26, 1950.  He and a friend came from Arkansas to Chelan, WA.  Rick met Patricia Hughes, the love of his life, and they were married November 19, 1954.  They moved to the Seattle area where they lived for 34-years.  Rick worked for Boeing as a machinist for 33-years, retiring in 1988.  They moved to the Entiat Valley where he loved to hunt and fish.  His greatest joy was his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter.  He was senior advisor and mechanic for his grandchildren and their vehicles.  Rick enjoyed making his windmill and other lawn ornaments, and was known for spoiling his families’ dogs.

Rick is survived by his wife, Patricia, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and LeRoy Gifford of Entiat; a son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Debbie Maxey of Pomeroy, WA; a sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Thomas Clifton of Ararat, NC; four grandchildren, Carina Gifford-Rios, Cody Gifford, Jacob Maxey and Jeremy Maxey; one great-granddaughter, Ivy Ann Rios; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, George, Sr.; his mother, Ruth; and two brothers, George Maxey, Jr. and Ralph Maxey.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Entiat Friends Church, 2848 Entiat River Road, Entiat, with Rev. Bob Jackson officiating.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial in his name to the American Lung Association of Washington or to Entiat EMT/Volunteer Fire Department.