Max B McYoung age 77, died April 29, 2013 in Oak Harbor. He was born May 10, 1935 in Falling Rock, W. Va. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and retired in Oak Harbor in 1977. He married Mary Lietz at Andrews Air Force Base on August 30, 1963.

Following retirement, Max sold real estate for Panorama and Hobby Farm Realties before health issues forced him to retire, a second time. In 1998, Max received a new lease on life as a heart transplant recipient. Max was an avid hunter and fisherman. He watched as his favorite river, the Skagit was being destroyed by logging debris and muddy runoff. After tirelessly hounding members of Congress, he succeeded in seeing the appointment of a river manager and saving the Skagit “for generations to come.” For his labors, Max received the Seattle PI Jefferson Award in 1992.

Max is survived by his wife Mary, sisters-in-law Elizabeth McYoung and Charlene McYoung.

The family suggests donations to WAIF, PO Box 1108, Coupeville, WA. Friends and family are encouraged to offer condolences and share memories utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com