Lawrence "Larry" Lee McDaniels
May 14, 1933 - October 4, 2015
Obituary
Lawrence “Larry” Lee McDaniels
Larry died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Burien at the age of 82. He was born on May 14, 1933 to Oscar and Josephine McDaniels in Ellensburg, Washington.
After graduating from Renton High School in 1952, Larry immediately went to work for the Sears Catalog Distribution Center. He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1956. Larry returned to Sears and retired after 35 years when the distribution center closed in 1987.
For many years, Larry also worked a second job at Longacres Race Track. Larry went to work for The Boeing Company in 1987 and retired in 1995. Larry was a strong, hard-working, generous, and caring person. The positive attitude that he displayed after his stroke was amazing.
Larry loved his family, friends, fishing, camping, sports, wood-working projects, the color blue, and John Wayne movies.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Robert and Glenn. He is survived by his wife, Lynelle; sister-in-law Noreen McDaniels; Uncle Elmer (Barbara) McDaniels; many nieces and nephews and their families; several cousins; and numerous caring friends.
The love and support from family and friends is greatly appreciated! The weekly visits by nephew David P. McDaniels were very special to Larry. Special thanks to the many wonderful medical and hospice team members who helped both Larry and Lynelle. At the top of the list is Dr. Thomas Hulse and his team. The caregivers at Burien Best Care Homes provided loving care. Franciscan Hospice gave us excellent assistance the past few months. Highline Hospital, Burien Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Highline Therapy Services played important roles in helping us adjust to our new situation.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park. The address is 16445 International Boulevard; SeaTac, WA.
Friends and family may leave remembrances by visiting
www.BonneyWatson.com
The staff of Bonney – Watson considers it a privilege to care for the McDaniels family.
Larry was a wonderful man who will be missed. I always loved the devotion shared between Larry and Lynelle. It is what love is all about. We’re all blessed to have had Larry come into our lives.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear loved one. May the Bibles promise of a resurrection give you comfort and hope. John5: 28,29.