Cy Wyse of Kingston died Sept. 19, 2007 in Seattle.

He was 79.

Wyse was born on March 13, 1928 in Savage, Mont.

He graduated from O’Dea High School in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948.

Wyse was a charter member of the Kingston Kiwanis Club. He was an accomplished carpenter and advocate for children in the North Kitsap area.

He was preceded in death by son, Riley Alan Wyse; and siblings, George, Jack, Bernie, Bridget, Dick, Johnny and Carryl.

Wyse is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alma (Skaar) Wyse of Kingston; daughters, Stephanie Bento (John) and Kimberly Woodson (Dorian); brother, Leslie Wyse; sisters, Mary Ford, Dorothy Rankins (Clarence) and Margaret Hanson; grandchildren, Justin (Annika), Jeremy, Jessica, Carter and Mason; great-grandson, Kai; brother-in-law, James Donald; sister’s-in-law, Gertrude Wyse and Alice Wyse; many nieces and nephews; and honorary children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 29 at Kingston Middle School.

Memorial donations can be made to the Kingston Kiwanis Club or the Kingston Boy’s & Girl’s Club. Both can be sent to: PO Box 830 Kingston, WA 98346.

An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com.