Nat Wyse Obituary (1921

Nat was born on McNeil Island, was a graduate of Lincoln High School, and lived in the Tacoma and Puyallup areas all of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII serving on the U.S.S. Johnston which distinguished itself during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He also served with the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. Nat retired from the Federal Government as a Boat Operator, working as Captain of the passenger boats sailing between the mainland and McNeil Island. Nat was an avid yachtsman and golfer, loved animals, and enjoyed the many years he and Elma "snowbirded" in Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elma; his daughter Claudia Wyse; his step-sons, Scott (Kathy) Ruff and Doug (Gloria) Ruff; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Memorial service 11 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at the Club House of Sans Souci Mobile Home Estates, 11209 127th St. E., Puyallup. Private inurnment at Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County, 2608 Center St., Tacoma, WA 98409. Please sign the Guest Book and share your memories of Nat on this memorial (click 'Sign Guest Book').