Obituary
April 15, 2018 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Jack Gale Williams, 72, of Nooksack, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Bellingham of Alzheimer/Dementia complications.
He was born May 13, 1945 in Blaine, to Robert and Lugene (Pritchett) Williams. Jack attended and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1964 to 1967, earning a Purple Heart.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Marilyn Zylstra on June 28, 1968. They had two children.
Jack was employed by Whatcom County Road Department as a mower operator for 27 years. His passion was playing steel guitar and over the years had many bands.
Family and friends were loved and treasured by Jack and his love for the great outdoors was evident as camping and fishing brought him great joy and he always enjoyed working on his home.
Jack's family extends many thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care given their father at Highgate Senior Living Care Center.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn; his parents; brothers: Ray, Bill and Bob; and sister, Jody Betts.
Visitation hours will be 4 to 7 pm, Friday, April 20, at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, April 21, 1 pm at Nooksack Cemetery and to a reception following at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. Second St., Nooksack.
The family suggests memorials to Whatcom Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
April 15, 2018 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Jack Gale Williams, 72, of Nooksack, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Bellingham of Alzheimer/Dementia complications.
He was born May 13, 1945 in Blaine, to Robert and Lugene (Pritchett) Williams. Jack attended and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1964 to 1967, earning a Purple Heart.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Marilyn Zylstra on June 28, 1968. They had two children.
Jack was employed by Whatcom County Road Department as a mower operator for 27 years. His passion was playing steel guitar and over the years had many bands.
Family and friends were loved and treasured by Jack and his love for the great outdoors was evident as camping and fishing brought him great joy and he always enjoyed working on his home.
Jack's family extends many thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care given their father at Highgate Senior Living Care Center.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn; his parents; brothers: Ray, Bill and Bob; and sister, Jody Betts.
Visitation hours will be 4 to 7 pm, Friday, April 20, at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, April 21, 1 pm at Nooksack Cemetery and to a reception following at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. Second St., Nooksack.
The family suggests memorials to Whatcom Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Obituary
April 15, 2018 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Jack Gale Williams, 72, of Nooksack, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Bellingham of Alzheimer/Dementia complications.
He was born May 13, 1945 in Blaine, to Robert and Lugene (Pritchett) Williams. Jack attended and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1964 to 1967, earning a Purple Heart.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Marilyn Zylstra on June 28, 1968. They had two children.
Jack was employed by Whatcom County Road Department as a mower operator for 27 years. His passion was playing steel guitar and over the years had many bands.
Family and friends were loved and treasured by Jack and his love for the great outdoors was evident as camping and fishing brought him great joy and he always enjoyed working on his home.
Jack's family extends many thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care given their father at Highgate Senior Living Care Center.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn; his parents; brothers: Ray, Bill and Bob; and sister, Jody Betts.
Visitation hours will be 4 to 7 pm, Friday, April 20, at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, April 21, 1 pm at Nooksack Cemetery and to a reception following at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. Second St., Nooksack.
The family suggests memorials to Whatcom Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
April 15, 2018 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Jack Gale Williams, 72, of Nooksack, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Bellingham of Alzheimer/Dementia complications.
He was born May 13, 1945 in Blaine, to Robert and Lugene (Pritchett) Williams. Jack attended and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1964 to 1967, earning a Purple Heart.
He returned home and married the love of his life, Marilyn Zylstra on June 28, 1968. They had two children.
Jack was employed by Whatcom County Road Department as a mower operator for 27 years. His passion was playing steel guitar and over the years had many bands.
Family and friends were loved and treasured by Jack and his love for the great outdoors was evident as camping and fishing brought him great joy and he always enjoyed working on his home.
Jack's family extends many thanks and appreciation for the wonderful care given their father at Highgate Senior Living Care Center.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn; his parents; brothers: Ray, Bill and Bob; and sister, Jody Betts.
Visitation hours will be 4 to 7 pm, Friday, April 20, at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, April 21, 1 pm at Nooksack Cemetery and to a reception following at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. Second St., Nooksack.
The family suggests memorials to Whatcom Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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