WHITE CENTER, Wash. — A beloved White Center business owner is fighting for his life.
Justin Cline the owner of "Full Tilt Ice Cream," suffered a heart attack about two weeks ago.
"It was the worst night of my life, and it's been the worst two weeks of my life,” Ann Magyar said. “My kids haven't talked to him since before the heart attack."
An incident that's left Magyar, the wife of Justin Cline, devastated.
Cline is the owner of "Full Tilt Ice Cream." He's known as the "Ice Cream Man," the face of this beloved business for the past 16 years.
"Taking care of our family and taking care of our extended family in White Center," Magyar said.
Magyar said that extended family is now taking care of her family as Cline continues his recovery in the ICU.
"We needed more help, so Ann could focus on taking care of Justin and supporting the kids, and know that the business is going to be okay," Sarah Fox said.
Fox and other close friends have created an online fundraiser. It's raised more than $20,000 to help Magyar and Cline, who have done much more than just give ice cream to this community.
"They've really helped to keep White Center a place where working-class families can come and get an ice cream cone and participate in community life,” Fox said. “Justin helps organize so much of the events that happen in White Center."
Magyar is grateful for the support and said the business will remain open during this difficult time.
As she waits to be reunited with the person, she cares for the most.
"I love him and really miss him,” Magyar said. “I don't care what we have to do, I just want him to be back."
