John Patrick Mcmahon

Obituary John Patrick McMahon January 25, 1950 ~ September 27, 2014 John Patrick McMahon was born in Tacoma, WA to Art and Dorothy McMahon. He spoke fondly of the years he spent at St. Patrick's Grade School and Bellarmine Preparatory School and for the rest of his life would gladly offer personal tours of the City of Destiny. Bolstered by a great sense of humor, John cultivated many friendships in school that would last his lifetime. John later attended Seattle U. where he met his wife Jane (Berghoff). John and Jane would raise their two daughters in Auburn where they were members of Holy Family Parish. He spent his entire career working in the shipping industry he loved and found many close friends among his coworkers and customers. In recent years, his office was located right across the street from the Cinerama Theatre in Seattle, a fitting location for a film aficionado. John also loved music and once told Jane, "If you don't like jazz, you don't even like music!" Those of us who knew him will remember a good-natured and generous man. John's intelligence and wit made him a great conversationalist and it was always fun spending time with him. Jane and his daughters, Molly Daley and Shannon Walsh, remember many road trips, which are also documented in John's photos. John's favorite destination was the ocean where he would sit outside with a book, rain or shine. Along with his wife and daughters, John leaves behind his brother, Brian; sister, Mary Beth Rasmussen; and two beloved grandchildren, Owen and Alice. In the past few months John felt the love and support of his family and friends and many talented caregivers, including the staff at the University of Washington Medical Center. He kept his sense of humor and strong spirit intact through a difficult illness. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7:00pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, Auburn, WA. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.