Bill’s dedication to working with under-resourced families and communities led to a great collaboration with the Harborview Children and Teen Clinic where he came weekly, along with residents in psychiatry, to see our children and teens who could not get...
Some favorite memories of Bill were celebrating Stonewall’s 50th Anniversary at the Seattle Pride parade. It was such a happy, fun, and joyous day of celebration. We marched with the Children’s Hospital contingent, laughing and smiling. I felt so honored...
I only met Bill a few times in the 1980’s when I was volunteering at Fred Hutch, but he remained indelible in my mind. I so appreciated his directness and clarity. I will never again take Martin Luther King Jr. day for granted. May he rest peacefully after his...
Dear Lisette, my condolences to you and your family. Your Dad was a great figure in my childhood, at the helm of multiple camping trips like the one to Ruby beach and beyond, teaching me the visualization techniques that stayed with me ever since! Kind and friendly,...
Dear Lisette, we were very saddened to see the notice of your father’s passing. Though I never felt that I knew him well, I always enjoyed the times with him. And I especially remember some very fun parties in our two yards. Remembering the time that we were...
Born June 14, 1936
Child Psychiatrist, Academic, Professor, Pioneer, Mentor, Wine Connoisseur,
Gourmet Cook, World Traveler, Beloved Father, Esteemed Colleague & Friend.
Left us November 29, 2020
His kind heart, patience, generosity, brilliance, humor, friendship and infectious laugh are deeply missed. His essence and energy live on through the many lives he touched. We will never forget him.
