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William Clark Lauritzen

Portland, Oregon

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LAURITZEN, William Clark 1937-2007

William "Bill" Clark Lauritzen passed away unexpectedly Aug. 11 at the age of 69. Bill was born in Algona, Iowa, Aug. 16, 1937. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his service in the Navy he attended the University of Wisconsin-...

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I first met Bill many years ago when he was still living in Federal Way through mutual friends at a PWP dance. Living on Vashon Island didn't allow me to go to many mainland dances, but we did form a losely bonded potluck group, where I got to know Bill more. He has often come to Vashon over the years, and he was always so much fun with his different tricks, inventions, and potluck dishes. My teenagers dubbed him "DOLLAR BILL" AFTER HIS party trick with a roll of dollar bills. The one...

Bill was a kidder, he always liked to joke around whenever he called on the phone. He will be missed!

I first met Bill in the late 80's at a PWP dance in Des Moines, WA. He quickly became a great friend to all of us. He was a terrible dancer, but a wonderful guy. May his soul rest forever in God's Perfect PEACE.