Bill was born to Douglas O. Corpron and Helen L. Corpron, and was the oldest of 7 children. His family lived in Thailand for 9 years as medical missionaries. While living in Thailand, Bill had a beloved pet monkey named Coco. The family moved back to the US when Bill was 15 years old. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1970, and married his high school sweetheart Karen Hanthorn (Cyr). He attended WSU and was an active member of the Farm House Fraternity while completing his pharmaceutical degree at WSU in 1975. He worked as a pharmacist for 40 years and was a member of the West Valley Kiwanis Club. Bill and Karen were married for over 25 years and had three daughters together.
Bill was known to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, even if that meant putting himself last. He loved to spend time in the mountains or at the ocean and enjoyed fishing and camping. He enjoyed singing in the car with his family on road trips. Some of the favorite trips were going to Fort Stevens and Ohanapecosh. Bill could sing harmony to any song and was a great guitar player. He enjoyed musicals, especially The Sound of Music. He was a big fan of the Seahawks and the WSU Cougars. Holidays were very sentimental to Bill, and his family traditions will carry on.
In 1998, Bill married Linda Visser of Sunnyside and they were together for 15 years. They created many memories with their blended family and grandchildren. Most fondly remembered are the “Kids Christmas” tradition, trips to the cabin, and bird watching.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Douglas and Grace Corpron, Grandfather Eli Ball, mother Helen Corpron, sister Pamela Corpron-Parker, and his step son Andrew Jones. He is survived by his father Douglas Corpron (Betty), his daughters Jennifer Carter (Josh), Lisa Bartheld (Chris), and Sarah Taylor (Josh), his 9 grandchildren; Jessa, Jace, Brayden, Jocelyn, Kendal, Peyton, Cameron, Chesney, and Brynley. He is also survived by his siblings Ken Corpron (Shannon), Cathy Smith (Kim), Dan Corpron (Julie), Karl Corpron (Jedean), Karyn Schimmels (Charley).
We would like to sincerely thank Virginia Mason Memorial Home Health Services, Astria Regional Medical Center, and Nassar, their pharmacist who helped our father.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at The Heights Church, (formerly East Valley Foursquare Church) located at 101 Butterfiled Rd, Yakima, Wa 98901 on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:00pm. Donation in Leui of flowers can be sent to the American Diabetes Association, or to NAMI.
