MILFORD - Walter Brooks "Bud" Macky, of Milford, Del., died Sept. 25 at the age of 103 in Lewisburg, Pa. Born in Media, Pa., on May 28, 1907, he was the son of Henry Ewing Macky and Mildred Brooks Macky. He loved the freedom of growing up in a small town, where he roamed the woods and streams, and also sang in the Episcopal Boys Choir. He graduated from Media High School, where he was President of the Class of 1926. He worked for the First National Bank of Media immediately following graduation and attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned an Associates degree in accounting. He married the love of his life, Sara Allen, on Aug. 19, 1939 in Media, Pa. When our country entered World War II, Bud joined the Army Air Corps and attained the rank of Captain. He and his wife spent the duration of the war at Wright-Patterson Field in Dayton, Ohio. Returning to Media after service, he worked at American Viscose Company in Philadelphia for many years, and eventually as business manager for the Towne School of Engineering at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. Bud was a partner in the development of Whitney Lake, a small family oriented community near Hawley, Pa. He was an avid reader, a civic-minded citizen who voted in every election, a wood carver and a true nature lover. He loved to travel, attended many Elderhostels, and went on church mission trips into his mid-nineties. In 2005, at the age of 97, he earned a gold medal in the National Senior Olympics in the 1500-meter racewalk, after winning championships in the same event at the Delaware and Pennsylvania Senior Olympics. Bud captured his many interests and experiences through his photography and extensive writings, which he shared with friends and family through his monthly "Woodshed Notes" letters. Bud was a lifelong member of Media Presbyterian Church, where he lived his Faith by serving on many boards and committees, teaching Sunday school, spearheading a building campaign, and serving as a respected volunteer, Trustee and Elder. He mentored young men at Glen Mills School and served as a volunteer tax consultant to the elderly. Bud continued to serve his community of Media until, at the age of 98, he purchased a home in Milford, Del. to be near his daughter and son-in-law. He was quickly adopted by neighbors and friends in this new community, where he lived until August of this year. A devoted husband and family man, Bud is survived by his daughter, Patricia Fisher and her husband Don of Milford, Del.; his son, Peter Macky and his wife Nancy, of Lewisburg, Pa.; his grandchildren, Catherine Carr and her husband Scot of Seattle, Wash., Julie Fisher of New York City, N.Y., Cara Fisher of Seattle, Wash., Allen and Annie Macky of Lewisburg, Pa.; his great-grandchildren, Zoe and Tate Carr of Seattle, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 48 years, Sara Allen Macky; and his sister Elizabeth Macky Wentz. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at noon at the Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Avenue, Media, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Media Presbyterian Church, Senior Craftsmen Program.