William John Cahill

Bill graduated from John Marshall High School and attended Portland Community College. He served honorably in the Infantry with the US Army. He met his wife Nam (Cho) while stationed in Korea. While visiting a fellow servicemember’s apartment, he saw Nam doing laundry and told his friend’s wife that he wanted to marry her. They were married on Valentine’s Day, 1969, at the US Embassy in Korea.

Upon his discharge, he worked with his father as an auto body repairman at Kayhill’s Auto Body in SE Portland. He then worked for Tri-Met - first as a bus driver and then as a diesel mechanic - the position he held at retirement.

Bill was a hardworking, dedicated family man who believed in doing the right thing. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed recounting his favorite stories. He liked to spend time with his family and his cats, as well as woodworking, baking, and home renovations. He was honest, caring, and very proud of his family and their accomplishments.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Rose and William, grandson William, and son-in-law, Thomas. He will be remembered by his wife Nam; daughter Maria and son-in-law Troy; daughter Vicki and son-in-law Harvey, daughter Kimberly; sister Darlene and brother-in-law Barry; grandchildren Chantel, Nathaniel, Brandon, Madeline, Alexander, Amanda, Christian, Gwendolyn and Quinn; great-grandchild Jacaerys; cousins, nephews and niece, and by his cats Lewis and Old Girl.

Private family services. In lieu of flowers, donations to cat rescue or spay and neuter organizations would be appreciated by his family.