Michael “Mick” D. Lamar

Michael “Mick” D. Lamar, 72, of Plain, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, Mick earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1972. On January 2, 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Trish. They began their life together in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Spokane, Washington, and Anchorage, Alaska.
After returning to Oak Harbor in 1977, Mick served for 24 years with the Federal Fire Department at NAS Whidbey and 25 years with the North Whidbey Fire Department as the North Division Fire Chief.
In 2003, Mick and Trish moved to Plain, WA, where he joined Chelan County Fire District 9. Over his 22 years of service there, he worked as a firefighter, EMT, Fire Chief, and Fire Commissioner. His leadership was instrumental in merging Fire Districts 4 and 9 to establish Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue. Mick had a lifelong passion for helping those in need and was widely known as a leader, mentor, and pillar of the community.
Mick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Trish; his children, Jason (Erika) Lamar of Oak Harbor, WA, and Jenny Crossley of Leavenworth, WA; his brother, Robert (Susan) Lamar of Oracle, AZ; 6 grandchildren (Michael, Gage, Karleigh, Morgan, Lauren, and Samantha); nephew Michael; and nieces Stacie, Meg, Ali, and Adrianne. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lamar.
Services with Military and Fire Honors will be held at the Cascade High School Gymnasium on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow immediately in the Cascade High School Auditorium. The family invites the entire community to join in celebrating Mick’s life and legacy.
In honor of his dedicated service, the family is establishing the Mick Lamar Humanitarian Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors at Oak Harbor High School and Leavenworth High School.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Firefighter Association P.O. Box 771 Leavenworth, WA 98826 (Please indicate that the donation is for the Mick Lamar Humanitarian Scholarship Fund.)
Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.