Bill met Glenda Eytcheson in 1973 and they married on May 6, 1978. He was a loving and caring man, and a spiritual Christian. He demonstrated great love for his family, art, literature, nature and music. He was blessed with amazing artistic talent which he willingly used often to bless others. He was an avid artist his whole life and he was continually creating art in any way, shape, or form (with everything from paint and canvas to music synthesizers). Ten years ago he and a team of two long-time friends and fellow game developers founded Digital Eel and have produced and sold their own award winning games. He supported himself and Glenda by creating paintings on glove compartment doors and sides of cars, trucks and vans as a young adult. Bill supported his family for several years creating designs in the tee shirt business prior to learning computer skills to move into the computer game industry. His paintings and sculptures are displayed in many homes. He sold much of his early art at the Pike Place Market and Kent Meeker Day celebrations. Bill attended Kentridge High School and graduated from Kent-Meridian High School in 1972. Most recently he was attending Bellevue College continuing his education and working towards a degree in digital media art. He was very happy, he was making a 4.0 gpa and he planned to attend the graduation ceremony in full cap & gown, graduating with honors. Bill was a passionate family man, reaching out to his immediate and extended family, always there for anyone and everyone. Dependable and conscientious in all areas of life, he was an outstanding husband, father, friend and employee. He provided well for his family, instilled good moral values and work ethics in two amazing children, Corbin and Leeah. Bill demonstrated the quality of his character and caring for others in many instances. On the last day of his life he ignored his own bodily complaints during an attempt to drive to Eastern Washington and bring his 91-year-old father back to visit. He felt ill on Snoqualmie Pass and returned home. Sadly he suffered a massive heart attack at the Overlake Hospital on January 13 th. Bill impacted the lives of his many friends and family. He will be missed by all, and will always live on in our hearts. His spirit has journeyed to a better place.