Survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Denise M. Mitchell; Daughters, Cassandra, Kathleen, Amy Mitchell, Jo Parsons, Amber Michel, and Dee Dee Ebona; grandchildren Owen and Kyle Parsons, Gregory and Isaak Ebona; sisters Helen Balazic and Bette Messer; pets Xena, Butch, Sam, and Jasmine. Bill was known as one of the ten best jazz drummers in the Seattle music scene during the 1960's and he continued to drum professionally and as a hobby
through his adult life. He also worked as a shipfitter. Bill was best known as a loving and devoted husband and father. He was someone you could call a true friend and someone who could always make you laugh. His free Spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all who loved him so much. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Backyard Sanctuary Habitat at Carkeek Park 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle, Wa. 98177
