Bill Richard Schumann

Bill was born on May 14, 1939, in Missoula, MT, grew up in Everett, WA, and graduated from Everett High School in 1957. After high school Bill met his sweetheart Janice Taylor, they were married for 54 years before she passed away in October 2013.

Bill began his career in construction with Northwest Construction as an Equipment Operator, and worked his way up to retire as a Superintendent for Tri State Construction. Just a few of Bill's monumental projects included key sections of I-5, the I-90 corridor over Snoqualmie Pass through Ellensburg to the Columbia River, the creation of a third runway at SeaTac airport, and construction of the Chambers Bay Golf Course, the current location of this year’s U.S. Open. Bill played a leading role in constructing a large number of roads, highways, interstates and bypasses in Washington State.

Bill spent his life outdoors, enjoying hunting, camping, working in his yard, and even was a licensed pilot who loved to fly. Family was the cornerstone of Bill’s life, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and always put them first.

Bill leaves behind his two sons, Richard Schumann (Dawn), David Schumann (Marsha). Bill and Janice raised five nieces and nephews as their own children when their parents, Robert and Doreen Chester (Bill’s sister) were tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1970; Larry Chester (Spring), Gary Chester, deceased, Marlene Chester (Bruce Nordby), Carol Tingstad (Eric), and Don Chester (Claudia). His grandchildren held a special place in Bill’s heart, Zachary, Sydney, Jonathan, Michael and Benjamin Schumann, Ryan Knapp, Kristina Sherriff, Cody, Shane and Bengie Chester, Tia Ressegule (Preston), Jennifer Bingham (Brad), and Julia Nuccitelli (Taylor). Bill also leaves behind his two sisters, Audrey Ouellette and Beverly Schonneker.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 25 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home in Everett. A service will be held Friday June 26, 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen, officiated by Pastor Dean Grotzke. Immediately following will be a committal service at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, and a reception at Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave, Everett. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave, Everett 98201

While all of us left behind are so very sad, we know in our hearts that Bill is finally at peace and with the love of his life, Janice.

Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, WA.