William Robert Marchand

1944 - 2016

William (Bill) Marchand was born to Maxine and Bill Marchand in Everett, Wash., August 1, 1944, and died September 13, 2016, in Winnipeg, Man. He is survived by wife, Barbara; daughter, Laurel Hopkins (Jim), son, Bill Marchand (Mary), stepson, Jamie Hopkins (Tracy), stepdaughter, Kerri Hopkins; grandchildren, Abby, Jimmy, Silas, Jack and Nick; sisters, Kandis Goetz (Chuck) and Cynthia MacKenzie (John); and numerous nieces and nephews as well as lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynn and his parents. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. Bill graduated from Everett High School in 1962 and Seattle University in 1966. He owned and operated local businesses in Everett. While working for his dad at Marchand's Everett Camera, Bill became the team photographer for the Seattle Supersonics. When the Seahawks came to town he became the team photographer for them, as well as the Seattle Sounders. It was a sweet gig for an avid sports fan and Bill's natural charm and people skills served him well in that role and led to a career in sales and marketing in fields that spanned scholastic products to dry cleaning. Later in life he found the most joy and satisfaction being involved in his family's life, especially his five grandchildren. A week and half before he passed, Bill was able to watch grandson, Jimmy playing football at Everett Memorial Stadium, the same stadium that he and son, Billy had played in years before. There with camera in hand, he described it as one of the greatest joys of his life. Bill will always be remembered for his contagious smile, big personality, and sense of humor. He was the life of the party and a notorious prankster. He touched many lives with his warmth and kindness; once you met Bill you never forgot him. A Memorial service and celebration of life will be held October 15, 2015, at the Everett Golf and Country Club from 12:00–4:00 p.m.