Jeffery Hawkins “Jeff” Myrick Sr. died May 24, 2014, at the age of 60.

He was born April 28, 1954, in Seattle. A former resident of Wilkeson, Buckley and Maple Valley, he was living in Seattle at the time of his death. He was a diesel mechanic who enjoyed reading about history, fishing, spending time at ocean beaches, riding motorcycles and taking walks with his wife. He was a member of Wilkeson Eagles Aerie 1409.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Tina (Weiss) Myrick of Seattle; sons Jeff Myrick Jr. and wife Beth of Seattle and Evan Myrick of Buckley; daughter Trina Myrick with Pat Hallin Jr. of Shelton, Wash.; sisters Janet Quick and husband Dale of Kalispell, Mont., and Judy Cade of Enumclaw; brothers: Jim Myrick of Miles City, Mont., and Clyde “Robert” Gravatt of Tacoma; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by father Jim Myrick, mother June Gravatt and stepfather Clyde Gravatt.

A memorial will follow at a later date.

Remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society or American Hemochromatosis Society.

Arrangements are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.