William Lynn "Bill" MAUK

1951 - 2020

MAUK, William Lynn "Bill" (Age 68) William "Bill" Lynn Mauk was born on July 29, 1951, to Jacob and Betty Mauk in Spokane, Washington and suddenly passed away on April 24, 2020. He was the youngest of three children. Bill was a lifelong resident of the Spokane Newman Lake area and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1969 where he was an outstanding athlete playing offensive and defensive tackle as well as playing 1st chair trumpet in band. He attended Spokane Community College and Clark Community College and graduated with an Applied Science Degree as a Machinists in 1974. He also attended both Whitworth and Eastern Washington Universities and graduated with honors with a Master's in Education with an emphasis in Industrial Technology in 1994. In 1973 he married Lee Ann Puelz and in 1992 they adopted their son Jarrod William Mauk. They were married for 30 years and remained friends. Bill was a journeyman machinist, millwright and tool and die maker. Anyone who worked with or knew Bill knew he wouldn't accept anything less than his work being "dead nuts" on. He was employed by Key Tronic Corporation, ASC Machine Tools, and Parsons for most of his professional career. He also taught Industrial Technology classes for Work Force Development. Bill loved being in the out-of-doors fishing, hunting, cutting firewood, playing golf, flying the RC airplanes he built, target shooting at the range or riding his Harley. He also enjoyed music, played the trumpet, piano and could be heard at various locations singing karaoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bill is survived by his son Jarrod Mauk, his siblings David Mauk and Sharon Mauk, nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends. Bill's quick wit, ready smile and presence is missed by all who loved him. Per Bill's wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.