William F. "Bill" Ammons, Jr., D.D.S., M.S.D. Born June 11, 1932, in Corsicana, Texas, Dr. Bill Ammons passed away on August 14, 2006, in Seattle with his loving family by his side. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1955, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and returned to graduate from the University of Texas Dental School in 1959. Dr. Ammons continued his graduate training at the University of Washington Dental School and graduated in 1970 with his MSD and Certificate in Periodontics. Dr. Ammons went on to teach in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington and lectured internationally. He retired in 1995 as a Professor Emeritus. Dr. Ammons maintained a private practice and taught on a part-time basis until his passing. He was active in numerous professional organizations, and was a Master Mason in Good Standing of the Free and Accepted Masons of Odessa, Texas. Bill was blessed with an abundant and active life. He was a founding partner of the Silverlake Winery. Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, history and travel. Most of all, he loved spending time with his students, close friends and family telling tall tales. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Aline Ammons, his brother, Charles Ammons, and his sister, Mary Lynn Morris. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet. He also leaves behind four children: daughter, Lynn (Jim) Clendenen of Snohomish; daughter, Stacey (Bill) Kuhn of Mountlake Terrace; son, William (Diane) Ammons of Everett; and daughter, Ruth Ammons of Olympia. Bill also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Jim, Josh, Erin, Jana, Tyler, Devlyn, Preston and Desiree; and three great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on Thursday, August 31st at the University of Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to any of the following: King County Fire Protection District No. 16, Care of Station Houses 51 and 57, 18030 73rd Avenue NE Kenmore, WA 98028; Shoreline Fire Department, Care of Station House 63 , 17525 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133; the American Heart Association; or the American Diabetes Association. Published in print on 8/20/2006.