From Claudia Finkelstein

I knew Bill through a series of short but intense excursions into British Columbia wine country. He was hilarious, kind and so humble that I never knew what a luminary was in our midst on these trips. You can see the warmth and joy in the lovely photos that you have...

From Margaret Shannon

Dear Lisette, My heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your Dad. I had the honor of meeting Bill when I was becoming a licensed mental health counselor in the mid 1980’s. He served as a consultant when I was working with children. He was a special man, not...

From Erica Hunter

Leslie reached out to tell me Bill had recently passed so I wanted to reach out. I realize that I didn’t really “know” Bill as he was once living as his fully authentic self, or the kind of relationship you ultimately had with him in adulthood, but when I picture your...

From Ruth M. Benefield

During Bill’s time as Director of Child Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Seattle Children’s Hospital, I was his administrative partner.  He was a joy to work with…..always kind, thoughtful, committed to the Mission of the hospital and to...

From Kathleen Southwick

Bill joined Crisis Clinic after his “first retirement” and worked for us for a number of years as one of our child psychiatrists who consulted with our hospital authorization program funded by King County. I always remember Bill for his positive attitude...