08/22/1933
Bisbee, North Dakota
Wayne peacefully passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, of Pancreatic cancer at home surrounded by loved ones.
Born to Henry and Sophie Gores, Wayne was the youngest of five children, with two sisters and two brothers: Blanche Edwardson, Harry Gores, Harold Gores, and Yvonne Meeker. He lived and worked on his familiy’s farm until 1947, when he made his way to Renton, Washington. He graduated from Renton High School in 1952. Just after high school, in 1953, he was drafted to the Army. After passing bootcamp, he was stationed in Maryland, where he served as the Communication Officer with the Signal Corp until 1961, when he was discharged.
Upon returning to Renton, he married his first wife, Dolores Dylke, in 1955. Wayne and Delores were blessed to bring Kennth Wayne into the world in 1956, followed by Cindy Jean in 1959. They lived in the Renton Highlands, where he built and lived in the only home he ever had in the state of Washington.
In March of 1968, he was privileged to meet Lillian Gae Grant while attending a “Parents Without Partners” dance, and they spent the rest of evening dancing only with each other. They dated until they were married on November 22, 1968. Lillan had three children: Jackie Jean, born in 1954, Sandi Sue born in 1955, and Brett Alan born in 1959. The two families melded very well with everyday activities and memorable family camping trips.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and provided for the family with many years of hanging dry wall, construction work, and taught dry wall apprenticeship at South Seattle Community College for 12 years. Lillan worked part time as a nurse at Valley Medical Hospital.
Wayne spent his leisurely time with hunting, fishing, wood working, and playing pool, and enjoyed watching NASCAR and western movies. In 1986, he joined the Knights of Columbus, with whom he participated in various volunteer projects, including working in the Veteran’s hospital and helping children in Catholic school. In 1987, he was presented as a Sir Knight.
After retiring, Wayne began spending countless hours volunteering as a maintenance and construction worker at St. Anthony Catholic Parish, of which he was a member for the last 70 years.
In 2019, Wayne and Lillian celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Sophie Gores, and brothers Harry and Harold.
He is survived by his wife Lillian, and children Jackie Faucher, Sandi Parker, Kenneth Gores, Brett Grant, and Cindy Heller. Together, Wayne and Lillian have 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, or a cancer charity of your choice.
And for car enthusiasts, please feel free to bring your classic cars and join the police-escorted precession to the cemetery.
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