Lake Desire Day on the Lake 2020. Photo Credit Susan Brown, 2020.

3rd Annual Lake Desire Day on the Lake
Sunday, August 29     3pm - 5pm
We encourage everyone to join us on the Lake and/or offer food/drinks from their docks.  You don't want to miss this fun event!

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NOTES FROM NEIGHBORS....  
In Memorium: Vi Anderson

 
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Vi (Violet) Anderson. 

Many neighbors will have known Vi (Violet) Anderson. Vi and Darrell Anderson had many friends here because of their long history living here at Lake Desire, and her association with the Lake Desire Community Club as President for a number of years and her long time supportive involvement; a span of 40 yrs. Violet turned 90 April 14, 2021.

Memorial Service Information:
 
Join with us for Violet's Memorial Service Celebration of Life held on:
September 11th, 2021 - 11AM
Followed by: Light Lunch
New Heights Christian Church 
21620 116th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

Violet Louise Anderson 
Born 04/14/31 - Died 06/30/21
Husband: Darrell Anderson 2018
Son: Jay Scott- Died 12/10/2020

Survived by: Craige and Diane Scott 
Great grandchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
Wildlife Notice

We have had many visits from black bears in the recent days/weeks. Please keep your trash and recycle secure as well as bird feeders and compost bins. Thanks to all for posting pictures, here are just two!

  
We invite everyone to help us continue to get to know each other better and create a stronger community.  We encourage you to submit stories, photos, announcements, etc. for publishing in our monthly e-newsletters.

Please email staffordlkdesire@gmail.com.

Wildfire on Lake Desire

On Thursday night, August 5, a slow-moving brush fire occurred at 16700 174th Ave. SE (the Christian School Road) approximately 200 feet in on the trailhead.  The fire department put out the fire that night and returned the next morning to extinguish some remaining hot spots.  Total area impacted was roughly 200’ x 40’.  No one was injured and no homes or property was damaged.  Cause unknown. To see the reports from the Fire Department, please see the Lake Desire Be Prepared tab on this website. 
 
Connect with us on Facebook!  We love seeing your pictures posted of flora and fauna in the neighborhood. Search Lake Desire Community Page.

 

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Lake Desire, also called Echo Lake, is a beautiful watershed 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Renton, Washington near the community of Fairwood. Approximately 68 acres, the lake plays host to many species of wildlife and has an active neighborhood community of 184 residences. McGarvey Park Open Space is just next door with 382 acres of forested trails for recreational use, and public fishing is available at the boat launch.

Sunset on Lake Desire. Photo Credit Kathy Wetherbee, 2021.

View of Mt. Rainier from Echo Peak. Photo Courtesy H Stafford, 2020.

Lake Desire Free Pantry
Take What You Need ~ Share What You Can
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Thanks to awesome Lake Desire neighbors and community members for installing a Little Free Pantry at the Lake Desire Clubhouse parking lot. All are welcome to use this pantry, Take What You Need and Share What You Can!

Wildlife around the Lake

River Otter
Bobcat
Heron
Black Bear
Mountain Beaver
Bald Eagle
Coyote
Red Tail Hawk
Osprey
Pilliated Woodpecker
White Swan
Black Tail Deer
Raccoon 
Porcupine

Bald Eagles on East Lake Desire. Photo courtesy of Kristin Stendera, 2021.

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