Born in 1918 in Silverton, Ore., Lloyd Cooley passed away peacefully on March 29 in Mt. Vernon.

He was a retired U.S. Navy and United Airlines captain, a former Highline School Board member and Washington State School Directors president, a college track star, and fisherman extraordinaire.

Lloyd was always more interesting than his accomplishments. Whether he was leading a pony through the kitchen, playing bagpipes for the neighborhood children, or providing leadership in his many endeavors, he lived life with great energy and respect for those with whom he shared it.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jerry Cooley; sons David and Christopher, and daughters Kathy McCabe and Robin Krause; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. Eighth St., Mount Vernon.

Memorials can be directed to Skagit Hospice, 2031A Hospital Dr., Sedro Woolley, WA 98284, which provided such loving care and direction to the family in recent months.

Visit the tribute and celebration of his memory at www.NWclassifieds.com/passages.