Walking On -- William Wilfred McGee

William Wilfred McGee

April 10, 1951 – Feb. 24, 2017

Tribal Elder William Wilfred McGee, 65, was born on April 10, 1951, in Salem, Ore., to Fredrick and Deloris McGee and walked on on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

He graduated from North Salem High School in 1969 and attended Chemeketa Community College. He married Judy Pettner on Dec. 10, 1988, in Lebanon, Ore.

Bill operated a lawn maintenance business for many years. He loved bowling, making many cherished memories with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends at the bowling alley. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing and sports.

Bill was a caring, giving person who always offered a big smile.

Bill is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Traci McGee of Stayton and Melissa McGee of Keizer; son, Ryan McGee of Stayton; and granddaughter, Alisyn of Keizer.

A viewing was held on Friday, March 3, at Restlawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home in West Salem. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 18, at Mt. View Church in Aumsville.

Private burial will be held at Restlawn Memory Gardens.