Obituary

William “Bill” Joseph Wilbur passed away at his family home on February 6th, 2016. He was born to the late John Wilbur, and Esther (James) Wilbur on March 7th, 1940, in Auburn, Washington. Bill was married to Loreen (Solomon) Wilbur on November 21st, 1959, and they lived together on Lummi Reservation. He is survived by his wife, Loreen; his children, Raymond (Pam), Nadine, and Joe (Yolanda) Wilbur; his brother Levi and sister Vernitta (Dick)Lewis; 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlene Wilbur, his grandson, Joseph Felix-Wilbur, his brothers John, Pat, Frank, and Tony Wilbur, and his sister, Dee Dee Eaton.

Bill graduated from La Conner High School in 1959 and received a certification in machining from Santa Monica City College in 1962. In his youth, Bill began commercially fishing in Alaska and later fished herring in San Fransisco and then fished with his wife Loreen through out the San Juan’s, he also worked as a machinist for 20 years.

He enjoyed traveling, family vacations to the Oregon Coast and Sun Lakes, trips to Reno, Nevada, and camping. In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed watching game shows. He loved keeping in touch with his friends on the phone, even though he wouldn’t admit it. Bill always enjoyed a good laugh, which drew people to him.

A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 6 pm, and a funeral service on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 at 10 am. Both services will be at Wexliem Community Building.