Michael 'Mick' Wayne Zarana Obituary (1944

Mick was born March 23, 1944 in Bremerton, WA to Steve Zarana and Doris McGuire Zarana. He passed away September 21, 2022 at Harborview hospital with his loving wife Debbie by his side. He grew up in Issaquah, WA. The family moved to Monroe, WA where he graduated from Monroe High School in 1962. Upon graduation, he attended CWSC. He joined the Air Force in 1966. After his discharge, he returned to college and received his BA in education. He was hired by Yakima School District where he worked as a teacher and Adaptive PE Specialist until his retirement. On September 21, Mick parked the train on the siding and left for his last Rod Run. Mick aka Mickey, Mr. Z loved anything to do with cars from racing them to building them. If he didnt know how to do it, he would work until he did. He loved going to the Salt Flats with his buddy Devlin whether to race or just BS with the boys. Mick also enjoyed music, playing in bands or just listening. He also enjoyed spending some time on the slopes for a little R and R. Mick could also be called that sharp dressed man. He could always be counted on looking sharp whether on a cruise, out enjoying a fine meal, any event where he showed up, and even tinkering on his car. He dressed with class. Mick loved his time teaching in Yakima, especially the time he spent creating and developing equipment to help his kids succeed. He also spent time coaching Special Olympics. Mick never met a stranger and could always find something interesting to talk about-cars, trains, music, or just about anything. Mick is survived by the love of his life, his wife Debbie, son Rusty Forgey (Jaimie), and daughter Misty Gaspaire. He also leaves his sister Jeanne (Jack) Fankhauser. He loved his grandchildren, Kayla, Lily, Hazel, Avery, and Bailey. He was preceded in death by his mother Doris and father Steve. There will be a celebration of his life to be held October 22 at the Oxford Inn and Suites, 1701 E Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA from noon until 2pm Celebration of Life Saturday, October 22, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Oxford Inn Suites 1701 E Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98901