WA - Kevin J. McCoy passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2024, at 68. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was the first-born son of Ruth and Howard McCoy. He spent his early life in Bellevue, Washington, when it was still full of forest and frog ponds. He loved to laugh and explore the forest with his brother Tim and neighborhood friends. He went to college at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Seattle became his home, and he worked in the restaurant industry his adult life. The notable restaurants he worked at as a waiter were Daniels Broiler and, most recently until his retirement, Ruth Chris in Seattle. He was married in Long Beach, Washington, to Karen Kane. After a short time living on San Juan Island, where Kevin loved to scuba dive, they settled back in Seattle. His love of a good story, with friends, good food, and better wine was his passion. He loved his Border Collie Beau, who was his constant companion, and with Karen enjoyed vacations together to the Oregon Coast and Columbia River.

He is survived by his mother Ruth; his brother Tim (Jean); his nephews Matt, Duncan, and Riley; and his former wife and loving friend and companion, Karen.