I knew Bill from parties, not school since I went to Ingraham (’73) but Ballard & Ingraham partied together a lot! I never knew him well, but he DID always have a smile on his face; his warmth was genuine. Back in the early 80s Steve Menne bought a house across the street from my parents’ home, (where I grew up) on 77th Street. I knew Steve lived there, had dropped by to say hi, but I didn’t know that Bill also lived there for a while; I’m not sure how long. One day Mom mentioned how much she and Daddy enjoyed Steve’s friend, Bill ~ apparently he came across the street to introduce himself and then they all realized that Bill knew me, through partying! That’s just the type of guy Bill was; so friendly and respectful to his elders that he made a good impression on my parents too, lots of guys would ignore two old people who lived across the street, but Bill was truly a friend to all. He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched.

Sue (Marks) Lehmann

I had the privilege of knowing and working with Bill for almost 30 years. He was a great teacher and mentor. He will be missed.
Steve Britten

Our hearts break with the passing of a great neighbor. I miss waking up to the sound of a 9 iron connecting with whiffle golf balls, of parking strips being converted into fairways and half painted houses being completed by Linda. Going to miss you Bill.
John Meany, Sammamish, WA

Bill was one of my best friends, more like family, really. We had some great times together. Much like the rows we walk in life Bill also loved to talk about life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He will be missed.
Bo