William S. Minnis
October 22, 1943 - November 16, 2007
Obituary
Minnis, William S.
In loving memory of William Stephen Minnis, who passed away on November 16, 2007 after a short battle with cancer, at Highline Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Bill was born October 22nd, 1943 in Seattle. He is survived by his only child, Michael S. Minnis of Highland Park, mother, Florence Jemtegaard of Burien, brother, Doug Cherylann Minnis of Camarillo, CA, sisters, Cindy Dirk Strain of Spokane, WA and Debbie Howard Perkins of Snohomish, WA and seven nieces and nephews. Bill was a 1961 Graduate of Sealth High School and a lifelong resident of the Seattle area. Bill had a passion for anything mechanical, especially cars, trucks and boats. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and tending to all the little critters that looked to him for a meal. Bill was truly a one-of-a-kind person and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., December 1, 2007, at the Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Chapel, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.
I miss you every day Dad
Mike,
As we all grieve for Bill, I just want to let you know what a great big brother he was to me. He looked after me & advised me all of my life & I appreciate that he cared so much. We had some great talks. He was the most honest, trustyworthy, loyal guy I know. He may have had a crusty exterior, but those of us who knew him well, knew he was a real softy & had a big heart. I’m proud to say he was my brother. I love him and miss him terribly.
Auntie Cindy
Mike, we send you our sympathies for the loss of your Dad.
Your Mother has kept us informed.
Grandpa John and Gramma Sali
Mike and Family,Im in shock, soo sorry to hear about Bill. We had some good times and laughs, Mike you sound just like Bill on the phone and your laugh,Im so glad you were able to have your dad live with you, it will be so comforting in the future for you.I will see you Sat. Day. Sincerly Gail. goose
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Bill was a unique individual; a man who held his compassion tightly and who was selective with whom he shared it with. I was fortunate to have shared a few of those moments with Bill. In earlier years when he bowled in a league, he was in his greatness – he looked handsome and strong and he acted accordingly. He was the ‘dude’ at Roxbury and they treated him like royalty. I was also fortunate to have spent a few Christmas’s with the family – Christmas’s that after 30 years still make me smile. Those were very special evenings, with Bill talking and laughing. My memories of Bill are very special to me. I am truly sorry for the loss of Bill Minnis.