WILLIAM STOTT

William Hart Stott Bill passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born on March 23, 1925 in Yakima, Washington to Clinton and Cecile Stott. He attended Yakima High before moving to Port Orchard, Washington and then to Lakewood. Bill was legally blind in one eye and so could not join the service during the fighting of World War II. He found employment at Todd Shipyard building Navy ships as a welder. Then, due to the unique workings of the U.S. Government, was drafted into the Army in 1946. Having latent managerial and organizational skills, he became the Chief Steward of 2 commissaries in Kyoto, Japan, in the Army of Occupation. There he found the love of his life, Millie, and was married in August of 1947. Upon discharge from the service, Bill found work with Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot, then as a Post Engineer at Fort Lewis until his retirement in 1980.He enjoyed fishing, camping, home remodeling, restaurant dining, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sisters Hazel Preston (Ross) and Thyra Barrick (Sam). Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Millie; son Bill (Lei) of Port Orchard and daughter Barb Kell of Olympia; niece Katy McKim of Depoe Bay, Oregon, and nephew Sam Barrick, Jr. of Lakewood; granddaughters Shawnee Christenson, Cori Sabet, Jess Crosier, Iolanda Coles, and Cece Stott; great-granddaughter Elaina Christenson. Many thanks to the staff of Lakewood Healthcare Center and of Jade Park Care Center for the wonderful and personalized care while he was a resident. There will be a viewing at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on March 16.