Mildred “Mickey” Myres passed away March 14, 2012. She was born April 2, 1929 in Denver, Colo., to Christine and John Green. She is survived by her sons Steven Myres, Mark Myres (Mynda), daughter Wendy Alexander, grandchildren Jacob Myres (Shannon), Natalie Alexander and Richard Alexander, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

As a young woman in Globeville, Colo., Mickey was surrounded and supported by a large family of 3 older brothers (Johnny, Sam and Ed), 2 sisters (Helen and Ruth), many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mickey enjoyed high school, playing basketball, baseball, horseback riding, skiing and camping. Mickey had an adventurous spirit that followed her throughout her life. She joined the Navy a few years after graduating from high school and after training in Bainbridge, Md., as a hospital assistant she was shipped out of Seattle in 1952, on board the USS Fredrick Funston which was part of the Military Sea Transportation Service. During this time on board ship she traveled to Kodiak and Attu, Alaska, along the Aleutian chain and on to Osaka, Japan.

She made many lifelong friends during her time in the Navy and continued to stay in touch with each of them. She met her future husband Billy Eugene Myres (deceased) in the Navy.

Mickey finished her duties with the Navy and began a family traveling as a Navy dependent to San Diego, Calif., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and the next tour, now with two sons in tow, for a 18 month stay on Midway Island and the best for last station duty, to Whidbey Island in 1959.

The family settled on a farm in Bayview, where the gift of a daughter was welcomed. Mom loved the tight knit qualities of the community, she and Racheal Peterson started a summer softball team with the 15 boys in the neighborhood, won league championships, supporting each of us throughout our lives with encouragement and kindness, she enjoyed every moment raising her family here. This was Paradise.

Mickey worked 8 years as an operator for Whidbey Telephone Co. and also managed the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, then a manager at the American Legion usually working two jobs to raise her family.

Mickey came full circle working back on the water with the Washington State Ferries serving in the falley. She enjoyed the “revolving door of friends and commuters that she visited with every day.” She was active in various churches and came to love and enjoy the congregation and the many friends she made at Trinity Lutheran in Freeland. Mickey thoroughly enjoyed the OWLS activities and baking cookies for all to enjoy.

Even in her later years Mickey was no stranger to adventure. One of her greatest adventures was making the trip to Israel with Pastor Jim Lindus and members from Trinity Lutheran, Freeland. Watching her tell of the life changing experiences always brought a sparkle to her eye. A church cruise to Alaska was also a highlight. Mom loved the water. She shared stories, listened to people she loved, respected and enjoyed. Boating in this San Juan Islands with #1 son for the weekend, jumping on the back of #2 son’s Harley for a ride, or getting in her son’s small plane to see the Olympics and Puget Sound’s beauty. She loved cooking with her daughter Wendy, making the best snickerdoodles and the meanest ginger snaps around. Spending time with her grandchildren was very special to her.

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend in the community, always providing a warm and happy smile and thoughtful words for all those that she met. There are no words that adequately describe the joy and love that she provided and brought into our lives and how much she is missed. We are comforted that she is with our Lord and rejoicing with the many friends and family that preceded her in death.