Mitchell “Mike” Andrew Plancich died Nov. 15, 2009. He was born Feb. 21, 1928, on Vashon Island to Lucas and Effie. He was the fifth of 11 children. He married Bobbie in 1958.

Plancich spent more than 60 years in the marine business as a commercial fisherman, shipbuilder, boat designer and marine surveyor. He retired in 2004 after a stroke.

Plancich was a devout Christian and demonstrated his values through example, family members said. He was a Storehouse Ministries Pastor and volunteered on missions to impoverished nations. He also acted as U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Chaplain for many years. He was a member of the Full Gospel Businessmen. He also volunteered as a guidance counselor at the Everett Gospel Mission and the Department of Corrections in Monroe.

Plancich enjoyed sharing stories about the Gospel, the boating/fishing industry and his family. Some of his favorite things were cheering for his grandkids, watching the Mariners or any football game, engaging in political banter, snuggling with the dog, weekend road trips, watching his garden grow and savoring a strawberry waffle, family said.

Plancich is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughters, Jeri (Paul) Quast, Barb Jacobsen (Gary Woodburn) and Topper (Jim) Marckioli; son, Michael O’Neal; grandchildren, Trehia (Jacob), Jadie (Ethan), Andrea (Dominic), Tatum, Brooke (Ricardo), Erica, Miya, Brian, Erica, Kelley and Ben; great-grand-children, Kelby, Orlando, Sasha, Branden, Eva, Connor and Greyden; brothers, Gordon, Allen and Russ; sisters, Vivian, DeeDee and Iona; also, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service and celebration of Plancich’s life was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Marysville First Assembly.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Plancich’s name to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Western Chapter, www.northwestwishes.org or to the charity of one’s choice.