William Michael Fosbre

William M. Fosbre William Michael Fosbre passed away April 23, 2014 in Olympia, WA surrounded by loving family and lifelong friends. Bill was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 4, 1943 to loving parents William M. and Jane M. Fosbre who preceded him in death. The family moved to Olympia during WW2. Bill attended the old Washington school in Olympia and then St. Michael School also in Olympia. Bill was a graduate of St. Martin High School class of 1961. While in High School Bill was a starting running back for the Saints football team and an active member of the Letterman's Club. In his early years Bill became an outdoor enthusiast and became an accomplished fly tier and fly fisherman. Bill's love of fishing continued throughout his life highlighted by annual trips with his wife Sue to Sieku. One of Bill's proudest moments and fondest memories was his work as a first responder during the Columbus Day Storm of 1962. Bill's working career began at Ralph's Thriftway on 4th Avenue in Olympia where he was employed for several years and then in 1967 he joined Capital Chevrolet in Olympia and remained there for many years. In 1982 he and Sue opened, owned, and operated the Tumwater Video Store until when they pursued a new venture in 1992 and moved to Tillamook, OR to own and operate the Tillamook Bay City RV Park. Bill and his wife retired in 2001 and returned to Washington making their home in the town of Napavine. Bill and Sue were long time Seattle Mariner fans and enthusiasts and Bill was mentor to and active supporter of his grandson Caesar's sports activities. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years Sue, Napavine, whom he loved with all of his heart; sister, Lorraine, Idaho; brother, Edward, McCleary; sisters, Marilee and Sharon, Olympia; son, Bill, Lacey, daughter Patti, Olympia; daughter, Barb, Island County, WA; stepdaughter, Kari, Napavine; and 14 grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by stepson, Kelly Hanson. Bill will be missed by all. A celebration of Bill's life is currently being planned and notifications will be forthcoming.