86, left us for Paradise April 27, 2007. "See you in the flower fields," Bill told his wife, Jean. "I have absolutely no regrets. We shared 60 fantastic years."

Highlights: an incredible 15-month round-the-world trip with children Wendy, Bill, Janne and Kent; career National Park Ranger Naturalist, especially Mount Rainier, Death Valley and Yosemite; 18 great years retirement in Colorado; world travel to over 50 countries; Peace Corps Volunteer (Columbia); active Master Gardner, Bill enjoyed YMCA, Mountaineers Retired Rovers, hiking, skiing and camping.

Remembrance Gathering 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at Merrill Gardens, 4611 35th Avenue S.W. Let's celebrate Bill. He is still with us.

For Bill:

Remember diamonds sparkling on snow

Familiar campsites we used to know

Where eagles circle and sunsets glow

You are still with us, that we know.

With love, Jean