William Allen Baldwin Sr.

William Allen Baldwin, Sr. Bill, "A Mighty Man of God." was born to Robert W. Baldwin and Mary Alice Peacock May 25, 1940 in Everett, WA. After ten years of battling cancer Bill went to be with Jesus on May 8, 2011. As a boy, Bill delivered newspapers. At fifteen he worked as a surgery orderly at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. Bill trained as a medic in the Army at Fort Ord, CA, and went on to serve in the National Guard. He worked for the Bon Marché selling shoes and handbags for fifteen years, and then was employed at West Coast Grocers for 20 years. Bill was an avid reader and enjoyed studying Biblical prophecy. Ordained through Full Fellowship, Bill served in Chosen Fast (Isaiah 58:6-14) Christian Singles Ministry for 12 years. More recently Bill enjoyed hosting Tuesday evening Bible studies on Revelation. Bill enjoyed visiting relatives and watching old movies. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents and his brothers Ray Baldwin and Harold Baldwin. Bill is survived by his wife, Diana, of 15-1/2 years, brother Bob Baldwin (Sharon) of Hemet, CA, and Jack Baldwin (Elizabeth) of Spokane, WA, sister-in-law Margaret Baldwin of Spokane, WA, former wife Patricia Isherwood, children William Baldwin, II, Robin Busherd of Moses Lake, WA, Tracy Siler (Harold) of SeaTac, WA, Troy Stevens (Lisa), Matthew Stevens (Victoria), and Amy Stromme (Kevin), and 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 2:00 pm at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387, with reception following. A special thank you to all who ever cared for Bill or prayed for him. Bill will be truly missed.