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for Bill Pugel
Sister Pat Nelson, CSJ
July 27, 2025
Dear dear Pugel and Williams family,how lovely is this to remember Bill. Memory is a powerful gift to help us keep those we love alive in us and to treasure their presence among us. You are a very special family! My love and prayers to you all!
Sister Pat Nelson, CSJ
Sister Pat Nelson CSJ
August 3, 2022
Dear Pugel Family, I was so happy and honored to receive this. I know Bill was dear to you all. My heart and prayers are with you as you remember and treasure his life. Please know too my heart is with you all as we grieve together Mary's beautiful passing over to new life.
Much love and prayer,
Pat
Geri Scarvie
October 21, 2020
Always friendly and a great neighbor. He was a constant presence that will be greatly missed.
allison reed
August 27, 2020
I am totally heart broken. Such an amazing person. Bill will be missed. I was first a client and quickly a friend. My heart hurts for his family. So sorry for such an incredible loss.
allison reed
August 27, 2020
I am totally heart broken. Such an amazing person. Bill will be missed. I was first a client and quickly a friend. My heart hurts for his family. So sorry for such an incredible loss.
Barry Hance
August 10, 2020
Bill and I were brothers-in-law but I loved him like my own flesh and blood. I remember so many precious times, like Christmas Eve celebrations at the Pugel's, when Bill would invariably haul the youngest niece or nephew around on his tall, broad shoulders, being careful to duck under the doorways. Everywhere we look, in the Pugel family home, the homes of his entire family, and our beloved Priest Lake cabin, we see evidence of Bill's amazing skills and craftsmanship.
But my most cherished memories of Bill are not related to his skills. My best memories are our camping trips, motorcycle rides, his insatiable appetite for learning, his generosity, and most of all, his utterly irreverent sense of humor. Everyone who met him became a friend. Words can't describe the loss we feel.
Yasmin and Val Vali
August 10, 2020
Sorry for your loss Katie and family. Bill was a very helpful and loving son, brother and uncle. He was an exemplary man. Rest In Peace.
Tony Volchok
August 9, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy
Dale Baker
August 8, 2020
Neighbor
Bill was a wonderful man I enjoy talking to him and he always had something nice to say
Abbie Jackson
August 8, 2020
Heartfelt Condolences !
Barbara & Lish Whitson
August 6, 2020
We will miss your humor and your smile. Love, Barbara and Lish
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
August 6, 2020
Dear Jane and Members of the Pugel Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send each of you our supportive prayers as Bill enters his eternal happiness. May his new life in God's Presence bring great peace to all who remain.
Julia Styer
August 5, 2020
Condolences from the Styer family to Bill's family.
Mark Allen
August 5, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RIP Bill. You will be missed my friend.
Keith Akada
August 5, 2020
For as long as I can remember I would always cringe watching Bill back into his narrow driveway with precision. The blue van was immaculate without a scratch! Though I did not have a chance to know Bill well, it was this 4th of July that we connected celebrating with neighbors watching a fireworks display. After the fireworks Bill said "we need to set up a go fund me for next year, let's do this again and make it a neighborhood tradition". For sure the tradition that began this year will continue and we all will think of you. My sincere condolences to all of the family and friends.
Judy Knopp
August 4, 2020
Dear family and friends of Bill, Bill was our magnet to whom we all cling with unbreakable grip! We will hold onto his magnetism of delightful spirit, humor, ingenious invention, problem solving, and ability to put us all in the comfort zone without pause. His presence will always be with all of us --in our family -- and we will remain with all of you in the Pugel family. God bless you, Bill.
Cathy Stangland
August 4, 2020
We always enjoyed visiting with Bill at the cousin gatherings ,he always showed such genuine interest in each conversation and showed such insight and interest in a variety of areas. What a great sense of humor he had always made us laugh. We will truly miss him, he left way to soon, our hearts are aching, we are thinking and praying for all of our dear cousins during this difficult painful period.
❤ Cathy & Mike
Sara Sharkey
August 4, 2020
Bill was exactly as his story reads full of life and laughter and our kids loved it when he came to our house to work on various projects. We loved hearing about his adventures, his family and his love of the outdoors. The Mt Baker neighborhood will not be the same without his blue van cruising around. His family and friends are in our thoughts. RIP Bill.
tammara stroud
August 4, 2020
Bill was an amazing person and I will miss him every day. He was a man who lived in the moment and found joy in it. He was gifted with so many talents, a true renaissance man. He lives in many places of my home, from the art wall he helped me create to curtains he hung that grace my dining room. He was like the brother I never had. Four days prior to his passing, we worked on an art installation together. That evening I sent him a message “thank you for all your help today. You are the BEST!!” his reply “thanks, it was a good day”. He was a special soul. May he rest in peace in the arms of the lord.
violaine allirand
August 4, 2020
Glad I had a chance to hang out with Bill, he had such a funny and kind personality. Sadly “the best always leave first “... The “Uncle Bill” was awesome.
Paix à ton âme mon ami
Rebecca Ouvry
August 3, 2020
I will remember.
Charles Tangalan
August 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth Pugel
August 3, 2020
Auntie Jane and Cousins,
We look around our homes and see Bill’s loving touch - even the door bell works...who knew?
Our hearts are broken as we grieve the loss of our kin- one of our own...
Bill was funny, smart and talented- he had it all.
We will continue Bills campaign to bring back the “j”.
With Love to you all,
Chris Pugelj Zabriskie, Beth Pugelj, & Michelle Pugelj
Therese Platt
August 3, 2020
We are so sorry to hear this news. While we have the O’Dea, HNA and Mt Baker connection - we also always think of Bill when we make grilled cheese sandwiches. Bill was doing some work at our house and our daughter Charlotte, about 4 at the time, was quite smitten. Bill would eat lunch with her and I made grilled cheese. For years - she would ask for a ‘Bill Pugel sandwich!’ Our prayers are with your family. Therese McKee Platt
Sister Pat Nelson
August 3, 2020
Dear Pugel Family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. I have heard such wonderful stories of Bill for many years. My love and prayers are with you all during this time.
RAYMOND HAMILTON
August 3, 2020
You will be miss and rest easy brother, until we meet again. ODea Class of 82, brothers for life
Theresa Lavallee
August 3, 2020
Will miss your ducking my hanging lamps, jumping in the lake New Years Day, being first to arrive for Christmas Ship party, dropping by to chat and being such a good friend to my son,Dan. Love and prayers
Walter Davis
August 3, 2020
Bill Rest In Peace brother, many great times at O'Dea and rowing at western. May your family find peace and comfort.
Walter
Shawn Hutchens
August 2, 2020
A few short get togethers when visiting your dear sister, Katie. But boy did we laugh! Rest in heavenly peace.
Jana Kohler
August 2, 2020
Love you Jane and all Bill’s family! So very sorry that Bill left this earth way too early! He is a peace with the Lord, climbing endless mountains with joy and peacefulness! God’s Blessings to you ALL! Go IRISH!! Love and Prayers! Jana and Monte Kohler
Lisa Gilges
August 2, 2020
When I think of Bill a quick smile with many wonderful memories from gatherings with family and friends (of which he had MANY). His quick wit and mastery of impressions made him a popular guest at the table. Bigfoot walking and Uncle Eddie (from Christmas Vacation) make me smile as I write this. He will truly be missed.
Christina R Jones
August 2, 2020
William P., I will forever cherish your caring heart, hysterical wit, your view on life, your stories and most of all, how you taught me when driving home, which you showed me when you had been working on our house, how to turn off my car engine on 99, and coast all the way from Woodland Park Zoo to the front of my house, right next to Greenlake, because you said it saved gas! Lol ❣ I have never laughed so hard as when in your presence. I can’t wait to see you again one day.
Leo Kathy Brennan
August 2, 2020
Bill you were one gentle and fun people I've met. Always comical with good stories. Great memories of meeting you and the Pugel clan at Teresa's church Sunday, And working with you on your sister house.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RIP
Leo Kathy Brennan
August 2, 2020
Bill you were one gentle and fun people I've met. Always comical with good stories. Great memories of meeting you and the Pugel clan at Teresa's church Sunday, And working with you on your sister house.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RIP
Jane Pugel Hance
August 2, 2020
I miss you so, so much Bill. RIP
Christine and Charles Stratton
August 2, 2020
Ah, Bill, we are going to miss you but we will certainly never forget you. We always looked forward to you dropping by Park Avenue because we knew a good story or a great joke would be forthcoming. We still retell a few of the most memorable ones. It was alway a pleasure to work with you and get to know you. Thanks for the memories.
Christine and Charles
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