Buckley resident John Robert “Bob” McKean died Jan. 19, 2013. He was 69.

He was born Nov. 18, 1943. He was a school teacher, having retired from both the White River School District and Chief Leschi. He enjoyed being active in the Plateau area and was a member of Kiwanis Club, the Western Washington Football Officials Association, Buckley Planning Commission and Cascade Foothills Chorale. He was a fixture in White River athletics.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara “Willow” McKean; sons Scottie McKean and wife Mikey Rakes and Jay McKean and wife Traci McKean; sister Kathy White and family; and four grandchildren.

A celebration of life is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in the Glacier Middle School multipurpose room, 240 North C St. in Buckley.

In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made in his memory to the White River Athletic Department, P.O. Box, Buckley, Wash. 98321.