Walter Mack "Mack" McCormack

Walter Francis ‘Mack’ McCormack, age 84, of Oak Harbor, WA, passed away at Home Place Care Center on October 12, 2011. He was born on January 15, 1927 to Francis and Anna (Smith) McCormack in Brooklyn, NY. In 1947 Mack joined the US Navy and served 32 years through the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer-4 in 1976. In 1949 Mack married Ruth Cornwell Together they had one daughter. Ruth passed away in 1981.

While bowling with the Retired Chief’s League of NAS Whidbey Island, Mack met Diane Burkhart. They were married on August 4, 1998. Her four children became his.

Mack loved being behind the wheel of his RV’s going down the interstate. He and Diane visited every state in the continental US. You can’t drive to Hawaii. Mack loved Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Chocolate Fudge Brownie was his favorite. He was active with the VFW, the Retired Chief’s Club and was a member of the Fleet Reserve.

Mack was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and his sister, Florence Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Diane, his daughter Cheryl McCormack and step children Mike Burkhart, Lee Ann Otte, Sharon Brown, and Tammy Hornback, ten grand children and 5 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, October 18, at 2 PM at Burley Funeral Chapel. Memorials in Mack’s name may be sent to Home Place Special Care Center 171 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Family and friends may sign and on line registry and leave notes at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com .