Birth date: May 10, 1919 Death date: May 15, 2004
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, May 15, 2004. Bill was born in Centralia, WA, May 10, 1919. He was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II. Bill worked for Model Lumber in Fife until his retirement Read Obituary
There is a poem that suits:
Time goes so fast
Life asks so much
No wonder friends
Get out of touch
But underneath
Deep, true, unseen
Friendship stays
Forever green.
Though we have been out of touch for these many years, we still cherish the friendship we shared. Bill was a good friend, especially to Trace; we still think of and appreciate you both. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time.##imported-begin##Lyle and Claire Tracy##imported-end##
Bill was a wonderful human being, it was our great pleasure to have cared for him over the years. His smile and great since of humor will be missed.##imported-begin##Dr. Brand and Joanne##imported-end##
Aunt Kaite-
I think my favorite memory of uncle Bill was when I was a young child. I remember him sitting in his chair, peeling an avacado, eating it and enjoying it like a fresh picked apple. He tried to get me to join him. I never could. He would laugh at me. To this day, I can eat guacamole, but a raw avacado brings back his laugh. I love you and will miss uncle Bill always. Love Tony##imported-begin##Tony J Petkus##imported-end##
5-21 Virg and I were catching up on the papers tonight and were so sorry to read of his death--so many memories of the family we have shared in our years!!! Love Lou Anne and Virg##imported-begin##Virg and Lou Anne Groth##imported-end##
I remember hearing about the Grass family my entire married life. Bill, Bob, and Sally. My in-laws were Cliff and Agnes Staples, and I was married to Artie. Condolences to all of you.##imported-begin##Raye Staples##imported-end##
Dear Sally, I just found out that my grandparents and Dad knew you and your brothers from years ago(the Staples family). I am sorry for your loss and know how much you will miss you brother.##imported-begin##Linda Forkenbrock##imported-end##
To the Grass family; I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill for about 6 years at Model Lumber. I learned a lot from him and he was one of the best men I will ever work with. I have, and will think of him often. Steve Eltrich##imported-begin##Steve Eltrich##imported-end##
Katherine: You and Bill were such good friends of my mother Ellen. Please find comfort in all your remaining friends at this time of sorrow.
Jim Leggett, Betsy, Tommy and Jimmy##imported-begin##jim leggett##imported-end##
So sorry to here of Bill's passing, we will all miss him very much.
Brookdale Golf Course Friends & Staff.##imported-begin##Joe Beach##imported-end##
Katherine, We share your loss. Doug bowled with him, golfed with him and listened to his stories. What a great man. I was along for the ride, diane##imported-begin##Doug and Diane Fogle##imported-end##
