William E. Talley
June 15, 1935 - March 24, 2011
Obituary
Bill Talley adored his family, loved his friends, and enjoyed his career as landscape architect, especially as Campus Landscape Architect at the University of Washington. When he retired, he returned to watercolor paintings after fifty years and produced paintings of coastal landscapes and gardens, his favorite subjects.
During his career as landscape architect he enthusiastically shared his love of environmental design, plants, and teaching with many who became friends.
His family remained at the center of his life and include his wife, Judy, his daughter, Elizabeth Bruce, and sons Matthew Janine and Peter Hildebrand Sharon. Also included are grandson, Gus Hildebrand and stepfather, Bob Campbell.
A party celebrating his happy life will be held at the University of Washington Faculty Club for family and friends on Saturday April 2nd, at 4:00 p.m.
