Obituary

Don A. Williams, age 84, of Bellingham, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Hewas born in Bellingham to Richard L. and Madege Williams on February 16, 1932. On May 1, 1932, he was baptized in Bellingham at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. After his graduation from Bellingham High School in June of 1950, he served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. Don dated Letha Call for 9 years before marrying her on June 20, 1964. He was in the tug boat industry for his career. We will remember him for his big fish stories and stories about the Navy. His interests included fixing cars, taking pictures of his travels, Big Band Music, Golden Oldies, traveling to Alaska, Yellowstone National Park and California, and camping with family while fishing in local lakes. Survivors include his daughter Letha DeBeeld; grandchildren; and lots of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.