Chris Allen McKern

Born July 16, 1953, has lost his battle with Brain Cancer on November 5, 2014. Chris was born in Catskill, New York and lived in New York, New Jersey and Florida until he joined the Air Force in 1971 and was stationed at McChord AFB. He met and fell in love with his wife Eileen. They were married on June 23, 1973. They moved to Bonney Lake in 1975 to live and raise their family. He was a member of the Bonney Lake Fire Dept. as a volunteer for many years. He was so proud to serve his community. He worked in lumber mills until he got hired by the Boeing Co. He loved working at Boeing and all the friends he made there.

He was a very proud father of his children, David and Heather. They were his pride and joy. It put a sparkle in his eyes to be Papa to his 6 Granddaughters and 3 Great Grandchildren.

He loved to travel. The family vacations and cruises were his joy.

Chris is survived by his wife Eileen of Bonney Lake, Wa., his brother Tim(Sheri) McKern of Shelton, Wa., his son David(Lisa) McKern of Bonney Lake, Wa., daughter Heather(Christopher) Roetting of Shelton, Wa., Granddaughters Courtney, Cassandra, Brittany, Breanna, Ashley, Shannon, and Great Grandchildren Tyler, Caelianna and Issabella.

Services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Sumner Wa. Graveside services to follow. There will be a gathering at Chris and Eileen’s home following the services at 18712 80th St. E. Bonney Lake.