Zetha McCune

Zetha McCune, 82, died May 30 at Messenger House Care Center on Bainbridge Island.

She was born Feb. 13, 1921 on a farm south of Wichita, Kan.

She graduated from Derby High School in Kansas. After high school, she trained to be a beautician. During World War II, she worked for the Cessna airplane company.

In 1941 she married the love of her life, Alfred McCune, who worked for Boeing in Wichita. They had three children.

In 1968 the family moved to Everett, Wash. Zetha taught clothing classes at Everett Community College and was an active member of Cascade View Presbyterian Church.

She was also a member of PEO and DAR. Her faith showed through in all areas of her life.

She is survived by her husband Alfred of Bainbridge Island; daughters Rebecca of Seattle; daughter and son-in-law Regina and Paul Gurtler of Bainbridge Island; son and daughter-in-law Gary McCune and Sherri Stewart of Sumner; and grandsons Bryant Gurtler of Vancouver, Wash., and Travis Gurtler of Bainbridge Island.

A memorial service will be held at Cascade View Presbyterian Church in Everett at 1 p.m. June 19. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Interment will be in Benton, Kansas.