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for Carl Read
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Chuck Hagerhjelm
January 10, 2019
I met Bill when we were sophomores at Bellingham High School. We were in the band and the band met before the school year to practice for and march in the PNE Parade in Vancouver. This was a big deal for us incoming students. While I did not know him well at first, I took more notice of him when he started dating Cheryl Clark. I met Cheryl in Kindergarten and we were in many classes together in elementary, junior high, and high school. She was one of the nicest and smartest girls in our class. I began to wonder about her wisdom when she started dating Bill. After all, he had gone to a different junior high, and to top it off, he was a drummer! It did not take long to realize they were made for each other. I appreciated his friendship and leadership of the percussion section in many parades and concerts. I was honored to serve as one of Bill's groomsmen for their wedding. While my wife and I were gone for more then 26 years in the Air Force, we always tried to get together when we came home on leave. When we met and talked in later years he was always ready to brag on their kids. Our last meeting with them was as part of the Bellingham High School Alumni Band. They were both special friends and we miss them.
January 9, 2019
So sorry to lean of Bill's passing. I am so sorry we don't keep in closer contact with family. We did visit Bill after he moved to Coupeville.
Our thoughts are with his family.
Darlene Ellis Libbey
Ken Colvin
January 8, 2019
The first dance band that I had around 1960 was called the Jesters. Bill read played drums, and Cheryl Clark played flute. They were both good musicians and super nice people. My condolences to their family members.
Linda Harter
January 8, 2019
To Bill's dear family, when my youngest daughter attended the celebration of life for her grandpa the five year old said, "my outside can't say what my inside is feeling." Guess that best describes me as I share my words with you. Gone too early! I had hoped to learn so much more from Bill's wisdom and experiences. A thoughtful, generous person. A strong man. A loving spouse & father! He was genuine ... a rare individual that this world still needs. A kind friend that I will sorely miss!
As I mentioned to Lynn, I had hoped to attend Bill's celebration of a life well lived but I had previously committed to another funeral that is at the same time. Let's get together soon to raise a glass in memory of Bill. He'd like that.
Love, Linda
Linda Harter
January 8, 2019
To Bill's dear family, when my youngest daughter attended the celebration of life for her grandpa the five year old said, "my outside can't say what my inside is feeling." Guess that best describes me as I share my words with you. Gone too early! I had hoped to learn so much more from Bill's wisdom and experiences. A thoughtful, generous person. A strong man. A loving spouse & father! He was genuine ... a rare individual that this world still needs. A kind friend that I will sorely miss!
As I mentioned to Lynn, I had hoped to attend Bill's celebration of a life well lived but I had previously committed to another funeral that is at the same time. Let's get together soon to raise a glass in memory of Bill. He'd like that.
Love, Linda
Nancie & Don Silves
January 6, 2019
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. We're in Arizona right now so won't be able to make the memorial, but will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP dear friend. Don and Nancie
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