Marvin C. “Buck” Buchanan was born in Wenatchee, Wash., and ended his days in Oak Harbor, Wash., just 22 days shy of the century mark.

He is survived by daughters, Barbara, Judy and Lynda; son, Greg; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Dorothy.

Buck received his Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees from the University of Washington before entering the FBI in 1942. He opened the first FBI Resident Agency in Berkeley, Calif., in 1957 and served as senior resident agent from that time until his retirement in 1966. The volatile political dynamics of Berkeley during those years brought him daily challenges and great stories.

The family moved to Whidbey Island in 1972, where Buck practiced law as a sole practitioner. He was later elected municipal and district court judge for Island County, where he served for 10 years.

Dorothy and Buck enjoyed retirement together for many years, spending several months each summer aboard their yacht, the Temptress, and enjoying their boating friends and meals fresh from the San Juans and Canadian waters.

They were never without their beloved parrots, Winnie and Sinbad.

He is greatly missed and will never be forgotten.