William "Bill" Starkey

He is survived by 5 children, Sheree (Reuel) Batayola, Beth (Larry) Coffman, Kathy (Leon) Assink, Patty (Ray) Pankey & Andrew (Elizabeth) Starkey, 17 Grandchildren , 16 Great Grandchildren along with two daughters from a previous marriage, Marissa and Nicole DeAvilla. He is also survived by one Brother, Herb (Nellie) Starkey.

Bill married Carolyn Walley in Anchorage Alaska where they raised their children and then later relocated to Yakima Washington in 1976.

Bill’s career path took him into sales. He worked for Moore Business Forms which lead to his own business “Forms Source”. He was devoted and took great pride in doing the job that he Loved.

Dad was a member of the Elks, Yakima Rotary Club and coached the Gilbert Grizzlies soccer team. He enjoyed golfing (especially the “hole in one”), fishing, camping, dancing and being in the outdoors. He helped in keeping the grounds at the River Ridge Golf Course looking great, which is something he took much pride in. Dad always looked forward to meeting with his “coffee buddies” each week. He volunteered at the Yakima Harmon Center and loved meeting new people.

Dad was a very POSITIVE individual. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1991. Throughout the struggles of this disease, he always maintained a Positive attitude and accepted the challenges ahead of him. His spirit and drive was contagious to all who knew him.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at 2:00 in the afternoon at the Rainier Memorial Center in Terrace Heights.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital of Yakima and Pacific Specialties & Rehab in Vancouver WA. In Lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the MS Society.