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William H. Theiss
He died March 16, 2011 of a brain tumor in Snohomish, WA.
Bill graduated from Snohomish High School, and joined the U.S. Navy in 1964. He made two WESPAC cruises to Viet Nam on the USS Tripoli, LPH10. The first cruise, he crewed as air crewman on the ship's helicopter, flying into the country and bringing wounded and lost Marines back to the ship. After the Navy, Bill worked in the lumber mill industry the rest of his life as a Certified Grader.
Bill was a member of the Forest Glade Church, the Everett Eagles, Sunrisers CB Club and Moonrakers CB Club. Bill loved hunting, fishing and hiking the high Cascades.
Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Elisabeth Stehl Theiss; and daughter, Lisa Marie Theiss; father, Harry E.W. Theiss; and his mother, Frances A. Rush Theiss.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis St. John Theiss; stepchildren, David, Gregg, Jeff, and Tara St. John; and seven grandchildren, brothers, James Theiss and Duane and Deanna Theiss; nephews, James, Michael, and Brian Theiss; niece, Krista Theiss; and good friend, Augusta Lee.
A memorial service will be announced later.
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Jim Theiss
March 17, 2022
Bill I still miss you, sad that Augusta and Duane have joined you on the other side. Jim and Jim
scott & karon weatherly
April 1, 2011
We will miss you bill and all the kind things you have done. we are honered to have had you in our lives.
Gary Alexander
March 31, 2011
It has been decades since I have seen Bill, but I can clearly remember growing up in Forest Glade and the Theiss family. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the friends and loved ones of Bill.
Larry & Diana Walbridge
March 26, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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steven & Laveta Lebar
March 26, 2011
we sure will miss your sense of humor and witty comments.you were a joy to be around. I will missyour company and conversations. May God bless you and your family in their time of grief and sorrow. Steve , Laveta ,Steven Jr LeBar ,Jason Shepard
Kim Williams
March 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
AUGUSTA LEE
March 23, 2011
BILL YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART
David Buckner
March 23, 2011
Bill was the nicest guys you would ever meet he was a great family friend and and we loved him like an uncle and we love him and miss him RIP BILL
Joyce harper
March 23, 2011
Mr. Bill we love you and will miss you.You are there with the rest of the great people that we love.R.I.P.
sandy buckner
March 23, 2011
Bill we all will miss you very much you were more like a brother to me you were family I hope you knew we loved you very much R.I.P. LOVE Sandy
Loved spendihg time with Harley mans best friend
Sandy Buckner
March 23, 2011
Bill enjoyed talking with friends....
Sandy Buckner
March 23, 2011
James H. Theiss
March 23, 2011
Memorial Services will be on Apr. 2, 2011 at Forest Glade Church, 19510 S. Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA at 1:00. Apr. 10, 2011 at Everett Eagles, 3726 Broadway Everett, WA at 12:00 - 4:00.
Keith & Chris Walbridge
March 23, 2011
We were so sorry to here of bill's passing. We we always remember the great times we had.
Cathy McPhail
March 22, 2011
Bill- You have been one of the very best friends ever! Thank you for that friendship and all that you did for my family. You will truly be missed. My condolences to your family on the loss of their loved one.
Kristy Houck Willis
March 22, 2011
I was a classmate of Bill and also Beth from first grade at Machias Elementary. My sincere sympathy to Jim, Duane, and all the family.
Kyler St. John
March 22, 2011
You will be missed by everyone. Goodbye Papa Bill. We love you
Vicki Anderson Mills
March 22, 2011
Bill - You will always be remembered with love and affection. Your classmates from Snohomish High School - Class of 1964
Doug Telgenhoff
March 22, 2011
My thoughts are with your family Bill during this time. Adios fellow classmate.
Tamee Spinelli
March 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Spinelli's (Angie, Tamee, and Bobby)
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