Willis ''Bill'' E. Memovich
March 22, 1931 - March 13, 2006
Obituary
Willis “Bill” E. Memovich
Age 75, passed away on 3-13-2006 from a cardiac arrest at the Tahoma Golf Club, Yelm, WA. Bill was born on March 22, 1931 in Keota, CO to Alma and Steven Memovich. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Patricia Memovich of Federal Way, and his loving children, son Mark Robin of Puyallup; son, Richard Sherri, of Puyallup; daughter, Kim Stephen Chaney, of Redmond; step-children, Dave Davis, Seattle; Donna Davis Robbins, Ashland, OR. Granddaughters, Michelle and Kristin Memovich, Puyallup; grandsons Joey Wakefield, Redmond; Jesse Andrea Davis, Arcata, CA; Justin Chaney, Redmond; and great-granddaughter, Lila Davis, Arcata, CA. Bill is survived by brother Steven Marilyn Memovich, Vancouver, WA; sister Iris Henry Turk, Grants Pass, OR; sister Peggy Gene Schultz, Stevenson, WA; several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by brothers Hugh and Robert Memovich. Bill graduated from Stevenson High School, Stevenson, WA in 1949, and joined the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War. He spent five years in the Air Force and then joined the Boeing Company in 1955 where he worked until he retired in 1989. Visitation Monday March 20th 12:00 – 8:00pm and Tuesday March 21st 9:00am – 3:00pm with the Memorial Service at 12:30pm all at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac 206 242-1787. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, 710 2nd Ave. Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104.
Hey Mark and family, first of all,My condolances,it’s hard to lose a loved one. Mark I know this out of the blue but for some reason I was thinking about Frederick and Nelsons,and I dont know why but out of the blue I thought “I wonder what Memovich is up to” then I pick up the paper and I see your Dads obit weird huh, any way I felt I should at least send my sympathy to you and your family. Take care. Sincerely Jim Robey
Pat & Family:
First, our sincere condolences and offer to help in anyway that we can. Losing a loved one is difficult at any stage of life but you can take some comfort in knowing that Bill lived a full and rich life.
Second, I worked very closely with him on several projects which were very demanding in terms of time and analysis efforts. During these times I came to know Bill as a true friend and a man who cared a great deal for his family.
I want you to know that he is one of the people who made Boeing a great place to work.
I know that he was not an overly religious person, kind of like my Dad, but he was a good man and I am certain that I will see Bill, along with my Dad, in the company of the loving and caring God Who rules over the present and the hereafter.
Our sincere condolences to you as you try to fill this huge void. Take comfort and have faith that you will see him again.
Don and Betty Frodsham
Dear Pat,
We are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was such a wonderful person, so full of life and stories and teasing. We always loved when you come to visit us cause we knew we would be laughing! Ray loved talking politics and business with Bill…some lively discussions! You two were such a sweet couple and it was obvious that he adored you!! Let me leave you with a saying inspired by an Eskimo Legend:
“Perhaps they are not the stars…
But rather openings in Heaven..
Where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy and still with us.” This brought me comfort when Momma passed away in December. I hope it brings you some peace as well.
Please extend our condolences to Bills family, Donna and Davey…and of course, all our love to you, sweet Pat.
Mark and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Paul and Jean Bergeron
Pat —
Our prayers are with you and your family. I’ll always remember and enjoyed the many years with Bill as a fellow worker at Boeing.
John & Myrna Eldredge
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Memovich family in these diffficult days. With love and fond memories of the growing up years at Bonneville. God bless you all.
I remember Uncle Willis was always willing to joke around and especially to laugh at himself. I always looked forward to seeing him and Pat at the family gatherings.
He was devoted to Pat and was such a proud father and grandfather. He will be deeplly missed.
Terri & Mike Bull
Dear Pat, I am so sorry. I
am sending a card today. I just found out, so could not attend the service. He will be missed, not only by his family, but all your joint friends.
I’m so sad for you. There are no words to express how much – have courage and count the good memories. They will sustain you.
Love, Winnie
It is hard to believe that Bill is no longer with us, he was a great friend, and he and Jerry had many memories from High School days. Our thoughts are with you Pat. Take care, Jerry & Winona