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1939
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2025
William Sofie Obituary
William "Bill" Gordon Sofie was born on March 27th, 1939 to James and Winifred Sofie. Bill passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025 in Monroe, Washington at the age of 86 due to heart failure.
He lived his entire life on the family farm on Sofie Road. Growing up on a dairy farm,
he helped his dad and older brothers with daily chores and learned to operate farm equipment at an early age.
He attended Monroe schools and graduated from Monroe High School in 1957. After graduation, he continued to help with the family farm. In March 27th 1979 he married the love of his life, Kathy Choquette, and would have celebrated their 47th anniversary on his birthday.
For many years, he worked in the trucking industry, and during the 70's owned his own logging truck. He always felt one of his biggest achievements was his 25 years volunteering at the Sky Valley Food Bank.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, brothers ,Tom( Nancy), Snohomish, Marshall, Yuma, Arizona, sisters, Dolly Hunnicutt, Monroe and Pam Coney (Darrel) , Woodinville. He is also survived by son Jim Sofie, Monroe, granddaughter Kristy Palmer (Alan) Gooding, Idaho, .
great grandchildren Ryan Lee Palmer, Monroe and Sofie Lavonne Palmer, Gooding, Idaho, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, James and Winifred Sofie, brother James Sofie, sisters Sherrie Sofie and Wendy Sofie George.
The family would like to thank the staff at Regency Care for their compassionate, caring and support . A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bill may be made to SkyValley Food Bank, 233 Sky River Parkway, Monroe, WA.
98272.
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Brendan Williams
January 17, 2026
I remember my Grandpa Bill taking me to the food bank to do delivery´s on many occasions. One time on a trip from paradise California to Monroe Washington while driving in his semi truck, he opened my door while I was sleeping and I fell face first into a mud puddle. We both never forgot about that and he would always remind me of it when we would see each other. I remember him eating raw garlic and handing me a piece and saying to me, "eat this and you will be healthy and live longer". I Love you Grandpa Bill, Rest with the Lord
Deborah Juhl
January 17, 2026
I am so sorry Kathy for the loss of your dear husband. I am sorry you didn't see your 50th together. I pray for comfort and peace in your heart. My love and prayers are with you my dear cousin. May your family all be comforted.
Larry Waller
January 17, 2026
Bill was a very hard worker. Bill always had a smile and a big hello for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family by
G.F.
January 16, 2026
I remember Bill logging with my dad years ago and remember his big dogs when I was a kid , he always had a friendly word RIP ,you earned it
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