William F. Whitesel
January 10, 1924 - January 16, 2006
Obituary
William F. Whitesel
William was born January 10, 1924 in Seattle, WA. He died January 16, 2006 at the age of 82. In college, William was part of the Navy ROTC, and a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Washington and also graduate from the U of W. He worked in education for 30 years, working as a principal in the Puyallup, Anacortes, and Parkland School Districts, and then finishing his career in the Federal Way School Dist. as an Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Personnel. William was a member of Rotary and he enjoyed taking time to go Steelhead Fishing. William is survived by his wife Carolyn A. Whitesel of Federal Way; son Jim Whitesel and wife Sharron of Kirkland, daughter Joan Barclay and husband John of Bend, OR, and son John Whitesel and wife Diana of Kihei, HI; Sister Gloria Eckmann and husband Dean of Tacoma, and brother Edward Whitesel and wife Marge of Traverse City, MI; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Memorial Service Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 2:00pm at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St., Federal Way, WA 98003. Arrangements by Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. 253 839-7317.
Anacortes High School, Class of 1953.
We are so sorry to hearing about Bill’s passing. He truly will be missed. We will always remember his wonderful sense of humor. We only have the fondest of memories for Bill. May God Bless you all!
We will both remember Bill as a very warm and sincere Human Resource administrator who never forgot your name once he met you. He was always glad to see you and made you feel special. We were sad to hear of his passing.
Sincerely,
Mary and Carl
We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We especially remember the time we worked with him at Anacortes High School. His ability to remember names of students as well as adults was outstanding. He was noted for his friendliness with all.
Bill was a wonderful neighbor for many years. Love to Carolyn and family.
Bill not only helped give me my start in the Federal Way School District, but he also served my after his retirement. I will always be indebted to him. He was simply a terrific man.
My special memory of Uncle Bill is making my daughter, Ellen’s prayer for a purple truck come true! When Aunt Carolyn had her heart attack and was told she couldn’t drive anymore, Uncle Bill sold his truck to Ellen.
My love to all the Whitesel’s as they grieve the loss of a very special man.
Barb McElfish
Dear Carolyn and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I wish I could come to the Memorial Service but I no longer am able to drive. Mike and I thought highly of Bill. You all have my sympathy during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Mowrer
We remember Bill fondly. With our deep sympathy.