Carolyn (Paterson) McGehee died Feb. 16, 2013, at home in Bonney Lake. She was 80.

She was born Aug. 11, 1932, in Boise Creek, Wash., to Glen and Alma (Knapp) Paterson. She loved gardening, reading, crocheting, spending time outdoors and being with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Irvin McGehee; children, Bill McGehee and wife Carol, Jim McGehee and wife Cindy, Bruce Beatty and wife Beth, Glenda Branch and husband Jim, Sharon Martell and husband Allen, Ruth Perkins and husband Scott, and Mary DeFord and husband JD; brothers Wallace Paterson and wife Dolly and Robert Paterson and wife Thelma; 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Fette.

At her request there will be no service.

Memorial contributions can be made to Transition Care Management Program through Good Samaritan Foundation, 253-697-5090, or a charity of the donor’s choice.