Newport, Oregon
Mar 12, 1952 – Jul 5, 2025
William Jay ("Bill") RatliffMarch 12, 1952 - July 5, 2025William Jay "Bill" Ratliff passed away at his residence on July 5th, 2025. Born on March 12, 1952, Bill was 73 years old. Bill lived on the Alsea River just east of Tidewater, Oregon. He died of natural causes.His love of the outdoors came...
Read MoreBill was my neighbor and my Skipper. Bill showed me the best job I ever had commercial fishing. My kids called him uncle Bill. There is a video Bill and I made while fishing. He loved that video. If you can find the VHS tape, it would show a very happy man cleaning and catching salmon. Please give my condolences to his family and friends.
Michael Ryel
August 03, 2025 | Friend
Very special man, very kind friend we will miss him dearly.
Consuelo Rangel
August 03, 2025 | Friend
