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William Gillingham Obituary
- - William "Bill" Gillingham, age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, after a brief illness. The youngest of seven children born to Harvey and Catherine Gillingham, in Galvin, WA, Bill grew up to marry Patricia (Hyde) Gillingham and together they had six children and eleven grandchildren during their 68-year marriage. Bill had a 22-year career in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring as lieutenant colonel. He later worked for Prudential Insurance Company before retiring to a beach home he and Pat built in Suquamish, WA. A funeral mass was held in Seattle on August 19th. Remembrances can be made to the Robert J. Gillingham, S.J. Scholarship at Gonzaga University in Bill's name - 502 E. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258. Please read his full obituary at www.legacy.com
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Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
August 19, 2019
Dear Patricia and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send to you our supportive prayers as Bill enters his eternal life. May you know his nearness often and share in his deep peace and joy from within God's loving Presence.
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