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deedoo
🕯 Bill was Bill he like his thoughts to be known, I worked with Bill and Patty on many Jobs over the Years
... I will miss him.. He could really make you laugh.... He Loved his Family and his getaways to Camano Island...... Bill missed his Dad so much and enjoyed helping his Mom... Bill you are missed..
Dickie Short
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billyl
Bill and I worked together about five years started in 79. Bill always had a smile weather things where good or not so good. Like all the young guys in our group we where full of ourselves had lots of fun
sometimes too much. Working weekends Bill and I would go out to lunch and solve problems
of work and raising a young family over a cool one. Good memories!
Condolences,
Billy and Carol Vanosdol
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rdellis
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doakley
I love you brother and will miss you. Especially your beautiful smile and sparkling eyes, Your love you's, and awesome original dance moves. Growing up you were always full of Adventure, and helped us all to have a lot of fun. May God bless you always and your beautiful soul. If I could post a song it would be "Hey Jude" by the Beatles. I loved it when you would belt it out in the Kristjansons garage with all your buddies. Growing up you were my hero. I love you.
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keelyelizabethberg
To my family and friends, let` all reflect on the great times we have all shared together and those times still yet to enjoy. Bill Nelson just died of a sudden heart attack. Bill was a Boeing mechanic in our crew here at work. He was scheduled to retire on the same day as me. His name and mine were to appear on the cake. Bill was only 48 hours older than me, born on brother Gary`s birthday. Bill started at Boeing and got married about the same year as I. We both started working and got married at the same time. We both were months shy of being drafted into the war of the time. Our father`s both got us jobs where they worked. Bill had three kids, same as me. Bill and I were both told we were crazy for even thinking about retiring early, giving up more and more and more money. Bill died just 12 working days from scheduled retirement. Click on the link below and see why Bill and I chose to retire at 62 years old and why Bill and I both appreciate the true values of life and all of you that made life good. These pictures tell the reason like no other. Dallas, co-worker @ Boeing
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racoonalou
Bill will be missed by all he touched. I had the pleasure of working with Bill for 35 years. In those years we worked together, were on strike together, and did a few 12 oz. things together. In life things are not always Black or White there is also Bill Nelson. He always had his own spin on things. His humor , laugh and smile will stay with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's family.
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rdellis
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ballard beaver
Loved going to the Daddy-Daughter dance,with my daughter Shannon,you Keely and Ashley,when they were young.When you went up at Rich Kruses celebration last year and shared with your heavy heart,I will never forget that,or your lifetime friendship with me and and countless others.Your great heart ,smile, and your love for life and everybody in it,will be remembered
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rdellis
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83footsailor
Linda and Family,
Bill is and was always the life of the party even at work. When i was planning Thanksgiving or Chrismas Dinner for the Crewa t Plant 2 C-11 Crib, Bill was alwayh right there to hlep m,e.
Bill had an uncanny ability to needle people, in jest, tha tis where his nick name of NEEDLES came from.
Bill is and was always ready to help some one on the job. The Crew at C- 11 was a good bunch of guys who always pulled together when the chips were down on geting the job done.
Carole and I will be at the Memorial for a good fellow worker.
Dick Craig
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arossman3
Dad loved these boys so much.
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keelyelizabethberg
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
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rdellis
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greta phillips
Bill was our friend and neighbor. He was a hands-on, capable individual. During our regular walks through the neighborhood we talked to Bill. He could be found working on his cars, house or yard. We always said "When the big one hits, Bill will be the one to fix our sh*t!"
Last summer our new neighbor Mike came to us with a concern. There was a man down the street that wanted to give his kids candy. He was wondering if we knew him? We had a laugh over the fact that yes, we'd known Bill since we were teenagers, and he was indeed the right guy to be looking out for the kids at the other end of the block. Many of the kids on the block will miss Bill.
The most important thing to Bill was his family, they were everything to him! He was so proud of his girls and would give us updates on what they were doing. He loved Linda and praised the job she did raising their girls. He told us how lucky he was to have her as his wife.
Bill had a great ability to make us laugh! I will miss his wisdom on life! As we walked off he would remind us "to keep loving each other".
Greta and Gary Phillips
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fordf350
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
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keelyelizabethberg
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
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rdellis
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dunnigan
We first met Bill on the beach on Camano Island 14 years ago. We were new to the Port Susan community and Bill was the first person I met on the beach. He handed me a bag full of fresh, cleaned crab, and said "Here, welcome to the beach! You'll learn how to catch these but this will get you started." That was Bill, so friendly and always looking out for everyone on Port Susan. Over the years we came to know Bill and it was always obvious when he was up on the beach. Hi booming voice, loud rock n roll music, a huge bonfire, and of course, the constant buzz of a chainsaw were the telltale signs Bill was around. He clearly loved his family and it was fun to see him playing with his grandchildren in the last few years. I hope they remember him. He will be missed on the beach for sure. We need to find a huge log and plant it deep in the sand in Bill's honor. He loved that place so much. He always used to say it was truly paradise. It was, and still is. But it won't be quite the same without Bill around. Our best to all Bill's family, he will certainly leave a large hole that is hard to fill. Watch those grandkids grow up on the beach and keep telling them stories about their grandfather and how much he loved that place.
Jim, Francine, Trevor, Sara, and Megan Dunnigan
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rdellis
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rdellis
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
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mcalkins
Bill had been a good friend for many years since I met him early on in my career. He was a person of strong will and opinions and enjoyed being in the middle of a conversation. Over the years my wife and I had some great times with Bill and Linda whether playing racquetball, bowling, playing pool or just drinking a cold beer. Great memories. His transformation from husband to that of husband and father was wonderful to see. Nothing meant more to him than his family and it was a joy to watch the family grow through his stories and pictures. I am sure he was a consummate grandfather and looked forward to spending more time with the kids. We feel great sorrow for his family but am fairly sure he raised some strong kids who will get through this stronger than ever. Our thoughts are with you.
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jud
I first met my future brother-in-law at Loyal Heights Elementary School a few decades ago. My first memories of him were of an intelligent, athletic “kid” with lots of friends. Later in our adult years, our conversations always seemed to turn to family and it was easy to read the joy and pride that his wife and three daughters brought to him. In more recent years, Bill could hardly contain himself (and often his tears) when those conversations turned to his grandchildren. One of my best memories will always be of little Hunter following Grandpa around with his plastic golf club in an attempt to be just like this kind and loving man.
If you can judge a man by the success of his family, Bill easily stands with the best. Godspeed, my friend.
Jud Clendaniel
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animalfever
My dear brother my heart sank to hearyou were gone. I remember some of our talks. We need you to take charge of those we have lost. And watch over us as well. Still cant get my brain around the i wont hear your laugh or see you
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rdellis
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