William John Kiske Jr.

08/15/1925 – 03/07/2011

Bill was born in Snoqualime, WA on August 15, 1925 to William and Jean Kiske. Bill grew up in the Issaquah, WA area, but lived most of his life in Snoqualmie, WA. He was the oldest of four children. Bill loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren hiking and camping. He also loved roller skating and motorcycle riding with them. Bill was drafted into the Army at age 17. He worked the coal mine in Issaquah before going to work for Weyerhaeuser in Snoqualmie. Bill retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1987 after 40 years, working as a Millwright and Crane Operator. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Delila in March 1988, his sister Betty Carey White and his granddaughter Becky Kiske. Bill is survived by his 4 children John Kiske, Sandra Kiske, Michael Kiske and Bonnie Kiske; 11 grandchildren Aimee Wilson, Roxane Phipps, Eric Lindlow, Shawn Kiske, Jack Kiske, Justin Kiske, Andrew Rafferty, Brian Rafferty, Sky Cubilla, Jeff Petzke and Brian Petzke; 6 great-grandchildren Cameron Wilson, Rebecca Phipps, Brendan Wilson, Jason Isinger, Lily McCarthy and Autumn McCarthy; sisters Wilma Campbell and Kaye Adair. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Snoqualmie Eagles on March 27, 2011 at 1:00pm.

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