Bill-Roe-Obituary

Bill Roe

Seattle, Washington

1950 - 2020

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DIED
February 28, 2020
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Seattle, Washington

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Bill Roe passed away on February 28, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The obituary was featured in The Seattle Times on March 15, 2020.

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Bill and I were roommates at the Trak House as students at the UW and on the track team in the early '70s. I am saddened to hear of his death at such a "young" age. My condolences goes out to his family.
-- Larry Edwards

So many of us have positive Bill Roe memories. He made the world a more enjoyable place. And will be missed.

He always did the right thing and for the right reason's. I man who was calm under fire and a great decision maker. He will truly be missed in the TF world.

A fantastic guy! He left doing what he loved. We should all be so lucky. Youll be greatly missed!

One of the great contribitors to the sport.

We will miss you Bill, RIP

So appreciate Bill's complete dedication and constant encouragement. Grateful to have raced for Club Northwest, and benefitted from the hard work of Bill and others to allow me to chase my dreams. Thank you Bill! Ray McClanahan

Bill Roe at the USATF National XC Championships in Bend, Oregon 06 Feb 2016

Rest in Peace, Bill.
You contributed over so many years and always in a self-less manner at the local, regional, national, area and international levels and never lost your focus. Thank you for all you contributions to the greater family of Athletics (Track & Field) https://www.worldathletics.org/news/news/bil-roe-obituary

Bill Roe at the USATF National XC Championships in Bend, Oregon 06 Feb 2016