Roger Charles Williams Sr.

Roger was a member of the Tulalip Tribes and lived his life on the reservation. He was a commercial fisherman, logger, and Class-A long-haul trucker. Roger spent many years working for Shelco and for the Tribe in the Building Maintenance, Utilities, and Construction Departments. Upon retirement, he continued to spend time on the water fishing. If he wasn't on the water, Roger was in his shop working on endless projects for himself, his loved ones, and strangers who often became friends. He showed his love for his family through action and quality time. Whether it was fixing a car, a plumbing issue, or removing a giant spider, if you called on Roger, he would be there (eventually). Roger was always ready to debate the latest conspiracy theory, watch a Seahawks game, attend his grandson's basketball games, and share his amazing smoked salmon.

Roger has left a legacy of pride, community, and lessons that will continue on through many generations to come: His children, Amanda Hunter (Chris), Jolene Fryberg (Zachary), Roger Williams Jr (Marissa), Jeremy Jablonski (Deena), Elisabeth Williams, Francis Sheldon (Jasidee), and John Williams. Grandchildren Selisa Williams, Lukas Williams, Samantha, Matthew & Brian Hunter, Braiden Jackman, Shawn Sanchey, Shaelynn Kimble, Shailyse Fryberg, Sheiyden Sanchey, Jeremy Jablonski Jr, Janiensha & JaKaiya Fryberg-Zackuse, and Daniel Zackuse III.

Siblings Carol (Hunter) Williams, Valerie Williams, and honorary brother, Keith Williams.

Lifelong friends and relatives Tony Williams, Sunny Summers, Kelly Roan (Black), Roger Pablo, Louie Pablo Sr, Jim Brady, Vernon Carpenter, Marty Villines, Kevin Williams, Steve Kuchenmeister, John Bingham, and many others.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sebastian and Eleanor Williams and Charles Martin; parents, George and Mamie (Mae) Williams Sr; siblings, Georgia Williams and George Williams Jr; uncle, Lawerence (Larry) Brown; son, Charles Williams; niece, Nadiene Jones; nephew, William (BJ) Jones Jr.; and cousins Kennard Williams, Mark Carpenter, and Art Hatch.

A Funeral Service will be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Ave, Marysville, WA 982704237, US, on August 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Memorial Service will be held at Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Rd, Tulalip Bay, WA 98271, US, on August 26, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mission Beach Cemetery, Mission Beach Rd, Tulalip Bay, WA 98271, US, on August 26, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.