Portland, Oregon
1962 - 2016
Tolbert, William Fredrick 54 Jan. 07, 1962 Nov. 01, 2016 Ace recruiter, diversity guru, cultural anthropologist, tennis player, and Trekkie - Bill Tolbert changed the world around him and left it, and everyone he encountered, better for knowing him. Bill's warmth, wit and intelligence made it...
Read MoreBill was one of the best people I've ever met. Our time together was brief, but it left a lifetime of memories. I will miss just know he was part of the world, making positive changes wherever he journeyed. May his spirit of kindness and generosity continue to impact the world!
Joy Howard
December 19, 2016 | Portland, OR
Bill you were an inspiration to Metro with such compassion about diversity and how Metro needed to get there. Your legacy needs and will continue. Thank you for your dedicated service to assure equal rights for everyone in our community.
Trudy Pollard
November 29, 2016 | Portland
As one of Bill's many colleagues at Metro, I can say that Bill was a shining example of what a person in public service should be. Warm, friendly, uplifting, positive, optimistic, energetic and always, always looking for best way to move forward together, as a team, in high spirits and with deep, deep respect for our fellow human beings.
I know that Bill's loss is felt by none deeper than by his family. To them I can only say thank you for sharing Bill with the world and that I am...
Ed Williams
November 10, 2016 | Portland, OR
Sincere sympathies and deep condolences to James, Bill's family, and friends. He was a lovely person and his light will shine forever.
Paulette Copperstone
November 08, 2016 | Portland, OR