Buckley resident Michael “Duffy” Patten, 54, died May 17, 2012.

He was born July 21, 1957, in Littleton, N.H., to Richard and Dolores (Dustin) Patten. He moved to Enumclaw with his family when he was 8 years old, served in the Air Force in Vietnam and retired from Boeing as fire captain. He loved fishing, digging clams, hunting, watching sports and most of all watching the ponies run.

He is survived by his mother Dolores D. Patten of Enumclaw; sister Deborah D. Patten of Enumclaw; life partner Jill King of Buck-ley; and daughters Mishele and Chenelle Barnett of Buckley.

He was preceded in death by father Richard “Rich” Patten on Jan. 25, 2003.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home.

Remembrances may be made to the Enumclaw Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 1330, Enumclaw, 98022.

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