A West Seattle resident for over 60 years, passed away at his home on August 1, 2007. He was born on October 6, 1925 in Plano, Mo. He moved to Seattle in 1943 and worked for a short time at Boeing before becoming a well-known contractor. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman. At his request there will be no services.

Survivors include a son, Jerry (Nancy) Maples; two grandchildren, Shelly (Bob) Tomlinson, Scott Maples; two great granddaughters Christina Bateman and Nicole Tomlinson; two brothers John (Betty) Maples and Buford (Billie) Maples; two sisters Maxine Gregory, Wanda (Jim) Eldridge and many nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father Alva, mother Mary, and sister Elva Lee Wettstead.

Donations in his honor may be made to Highline Medical Cancer center.

Miss me - But let me go

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me. I want no rights in a gloom-tilled room, why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared, miss me-but let me go. For this a journey we all must take, it's a part of the master's plan a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know. Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, miss me - but let me go.