Alfred Williams Obituary


ALFRED "AL" WILLIAMS
December 21, 1931 ~ February 5, 2018

Alfred "Al" Williams, 86, a longtime Camas, WA resident, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 in Sisters, OR. He was born December 21, 1931 in Neosho, MO.
Al proudly served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a member of the 19th Bombardment Group. He enjoyed attending military reunions around the U.S. and was a member of the VFW in Camas, WA.
Al worked in the Additives Department of the Camas Paper Mill for 30 years.
Boating was a passion and Al belonged to Vancouver Yacht Club for many years. He also enjoyed his pets, bicycling, walking, travel and spending time with family.
Al is survived by his wife, Barbara "Joan" Lilly-Williams; his children: Terri Chiodo, Rodney Williams, Randy Williams, Rick Williams and Tammy Harrison; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Elaine Williams; son, David Williams; and his five siblings.
A military burial at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR will be on Tues., March 27, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Followed by a Celebration of Life to be held at 2905 SE Division St., Portland, OR on Sat., March 31, 2018 at 12p.m. (For more information: contact Rod Williams)
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 4, 2018.
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I will always cherish the Love & wonderful memories I had with Al & family! Love Always! Lyn

Lyn Wamberg

March 18, 2018

This candle is a symbol of the light you gave our family! I love you Dad!

Terri Chiodo

March 10, 2018

Thank you, Dad
I'm truly grateful to count my blessings that you met our mom when I was six. You were a very special man to have loved our mother so much to raise her 4 children from the age of six to nine months. No words that we can totally express, those bits of shared happiness; how can we ever forget you Dad. Words may never be enough how proud we are to have called you Dad. We are so grateful for the special times and memories we had as a family and shared throughout the 53 years. Times that brought us closer through our laughter and our tears. It is clear that we were the lucky ones to have had a great life and you were a gem and brave to the end!
I love you Dad, your daughter Terri

Terri Chiodo

March 10, 2018

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Al exhibited all the best traits in a father. He was caring, loving and patient. Even when he wasn't feeling good I watched him light up when he saw one of his children come into the room. Al will truly be missed.

Michael Glanz

March 9, 2018

You commited without hesitation, loved us unconditionally, raised us with values and respect for others, and delivered a firm foundation for life.
You were the quintessential husband to mom, you took care of her in sickness until death, you were her better cards partner. For that and so much more... you made us proud to call you dad for 53 years. We miss you lots!

Randy Williams

March 8, 2018

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