Greenwood Memorial Terrace

In addition to the usual ranks of veterans from previous wars – including the gray-haired vets of the Grand Army of the Republic (the Union Army in the Civil War) – the parade also included these units: A troop of 100 Gonzaga University cadets. A group from the “Citizens School of Military Training.” A platoon of” women cavalry troopers.” And the new “colored military company and the colored men’s patriotic club, 35 men, who were warmly applauded.”The parade was followed by a patriotic program at the First Methodist Church, which was filled to capacity.From the cemetery beat: One Memorial Day ceremony at a local cemetery was particularly notable.A new headstone was placed on the grave of Chief Spokane Garry near the entrance to Greenwood Cemetery.The inscription on the new stone, provided by the Spokane Historical Society, read: “His life spanned the unfolding of the Spokane country from the days of the fur traders at Spokane House, to the activities of a modern city. He is mentioned with esteem by Alexander Ross, Isaac I. Stevens, Colonel George Wright and other publicists.”... (The Spokesman-Review)

He will be dearly missed. Bill grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. He served in the US Navy and graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He enjoyed his career as a Manager for Osco Food and Drug and Buttrey’s grocery stores. His career brought him to Yakima, WA where he lived for almost 30 years. In 2005 he moved to Deer Park, WA to be near family and enjoy the outdoors.Bill was community minded and loved volunteer work. He worked countless hours in Yakima and Spokane. His volunteer work included helping people find jobs through Employment Resource centers. He also helped seniors and low income families with their taxes through the AARP Tax Aide sites. He enjoyed his time serving in the Columbia River and Spokane Valley LDS Temples.Bill loved to fish, grow a huge garden, and enjoyed golfing. Cooking was one of his many talents. Family and friends loved anything Bill brought to the table. Above all else, Bill loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn, son Cameron (Amanda) of Wenatchee, WA and daughter Tina (Brady) Gregerson of Spokane, WA and four grandchildren: Camree, Tate, Koy and Annie, two brothers, Ray (Pat) of South Jordan, UT and Ken (Lorena) of Oceanside, CA and sister Ladeen Furner of Salt Lake City, UT.A Visitation will be held at the LDS Riverside Church (34221 N. Newport Hwy., Chattaroy, WA) on Saturday, September 2nd at 10 am. A Memorial service will follow at 11 am. A graveside service will also be held on Saturday at 4:30 pm at Greenwood Memorial Terrace (211 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA).Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com. (Yakima Herald-Republic)