William C. Bill Chandler

1930 - 2018

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

William Chandler Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for William C. Bill Chandler
Start: 2018-03-17T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-17T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Ballard Elks Lodge

William C. "Bill" Chandler

Born June 15, 1930, to Mildred Main Chandler and Clyde Harrison Chandler, at Ballard Hospital, where he died peacefully on February 9, 2018, at age 87. A proud Ballardite, Bill graduated from Ballard H.S. in 1948, and from the Univ. of Washington in 1954. Following graduation, he began his career as an elementary school teacher, spending most of his years teaching fifth grade at Oak Lake Elementary in north Seattle, then finishing his career at Olympic View, retiring in 1989, after 35 years as an educator.

On August 21, 1954, he married Alicia Smith, and together they raised three children in a loving home on NE 51st St in Wallingford, where they lived for 52 years. Bill was a Past Exalted Ruler, Ballard Elks Lodge #827, an avid skier, a devoted fan of the Mariners and Huskies, and a very proud Irishman. He is survived by Alicia; sister-in-law Roberta Williams; daughter Laura, and husband Mark Sisk; son Neil, and wife Marlys; son Lee, and wife Kelli; grandchildren Rose McAvoy (Mike), Ann Marie Lenaeus (Joe), Angela and Devin Chandler, and Marty Sisk; and four great grandchildren, with another on the way.

A Celebration of Life will be held on St. Patrick's Day, from Noon-4:00, at the Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave NW. Wearin' o' the green is encouraged.

Please sign Bill's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 4, 2018.

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February 6, 2019

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3

Darrell Miller

March 18, 2018

Bill I knew you for 73 years as a good friend an classmate From James Monroe Junior High school to Ballard High school class of 1948 Every time we would meet you would always have a smileing greeting on your face I atented your service yesterday March on St Patricks Day dressed in green as you requested Rest in peace Bill To our absent Brother

Lou Matson

March 16, 2018

I felt a special kinship with Bill. He was a lovely person and will be greatly missed in the Ballard Landmark Community. I am very saddened by his passing and send my heartfelt condolences to Alicia and the rest of his family.

Chris Barnes

March 15, 2018

Bill loved St. Patrick's Day. For many years, Bill would show up early at Murphy's Pub in Wallingford helping move furniture and any other chore needed before we opened. His pay was to get a table for himself and his friends in a prominent location where he spent most of the day regaling and celebrating his Irish heritage. He became a fixture and we expected to see his bright expression and happy attitude every year...He'll be missed.

Teresa Stevens-Schomber

March 9, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing, I always enjoyed the Main family gatherings when we were all together. You are all in my thoughts.

Mary Kennedy

March 8, 2018

I am saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Bill and Alicia were a constant and quiet presence in my mom's daily life at the Ballard Landmark. They always had a kind word or smile for others. Bill certainly had those Irish eyes that smiled. And Alicia and Bill were among the very first to send me a sympathy card when my mom died.

Alicia shared this with me in her sympathy card. The quote was from one of their Irish great grandmother's gravestone.

A Light from Household is Gone

A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
That can never be filled
A silent grief that's in our hearts
No human eye can trace
For many a broken heart is hid
Behind a smiling face
All the world would be like heaven
If we could have you back again

Rest in Peace, Bill.

Dave Sisk

March 5, 2018

Bless Bill, I knew him well I suppose, he was a good man, thought of him kinda like an Uncle. Can't comment much on his skiing ability though since I did not never ski with him because I am a cross county skier. I (& my family), did however, enjoy the privilege & honor of being a guest many memorable times at his cabin near Skykomish. I always felt welcome by him and appreciated his penchant for life.
Rest ye Bill & rest ye well, as you shall need to be prepared for all that skiing you'll be doing on Heaven's Summits, & from one mostly Irish to another, "may the wind be ever at your back".

Vonnie Benofsky

March 5, 2018

That photo really captures Bill as I remember him. He lived a generous and joyful life, cared about family and friends, and could be counted on.

It's been a long time since last I saw him, but doubt he ever deviated from that basic personality.

My sympathy to all at this sad time

Vonnie Benofsky

Wayne Slusher

March 5, 2018

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Chandler. He was my 5th grade teacher at Oak Lake Elementary for the 63/64 school year. He was such a dynamic personality to all of us. He was an amateur magician on carnival nights and PTA meetings. He loved to play softball with the students and got the classroom involved in a tropical fish tank that we had. Mr. Chandler is one of a very few teachers that I felt really cared about his students and their wellbeing. Godspeed Mr. Chandler!!

Dan & Margie Olson

March 4, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob stone

March 4, 2018

I was saddened to read of Bill's death. We served together at Olympic View School. His advice and friendship were paramount in building morale and our school program. His love of children and others was felt by all. My prayers to Alicia and family. I will always remember our talks. He could easily raise my spirits just with his smile.
Bob Stone,
Vancouver, Wa.

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