Walter Peery King died Aug. 3, 2003, in Federal Way. He was 88.

He was born Nov. 24, 1914, in Buhl, Idaho. He lived in the Vancouver area, beginning in 1938, until his recent move to Federal Way.

He attended George Fox University, worked in construction as a contractor and was a manager for Evergreen Rentals and Earl Kelly’s Buffet. He also was a World War II veteran and a former cook for the Vancouver Veterans Administration Hospital. In addition, he was a maintenance supervisor for Vancouver First Friends Church and managed Twin Rocks Friends Camp, where he was a pastor for Friends Church. He was a member of many Christian organizations, including the Clark County Holiness Association.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Myrtle; daughters Shirley Tunsen of Everett, Sharon Sullivan of Federal Way and Linda Edwards of Arlington, Wash.; a son, Bill of Poulsbo; a sister, Maxine Larsen of King Hill, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Burial with military honors was Aug. 8 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. A memorial service was Aug. 9 at Vancouver First Friends Church. Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel was in charge.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Twin Rocks Friends Camp, P.O. Box 6, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.