WILLIAM E. POE, JR
April 28, 1926 ~ October 16, 2013
"Bill was a kind, devoted and generous man
who will be forever missed by his family and friends."
William E. Poe, Jr., 87, WWII U.S. Navy veteran, of Vancouver, WA (where he grew up), passed away at home on Oct. 16, 2013, surrounded by his family.
He earned an AA degree from Clark College in 1949.
After a brief career in banking, Bill joined the ILWU Local 4 and became a longshoreman. He retired after 35 years on the waterfront.
Bill was one of the organizers of the ILWU Local 4 Federal Credit Union and served a number of years as treasurer. He served on the board of the Vancouver Seafarer's Center and was instrumental in starting the International Festival held at Esther Short Park. Bill was also a member of the Masonic and Elks Lodges.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lillian; daughters, Sharlene (Joey) and Nancy; grandchildren, Sorrell, Taryn and Joey IV; great-grandchildren, Aiyanna, Saraya and Korra; and many others who knew him as "Grandpa Poe."
Viewing will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25, 2013 and Sat., Oct. 26, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Following a private family burial, a memorial service will be held on Sat., Oct. 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 NW 129th St., Vancouver,WA.
Memorials may be sent to Family of Christ Lutheran Church where Lill and Bill were one of the original families and members for 40 years.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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My 96 year old Father Chayne Stinemetz and Bill were childhood friends in Vancouver. We were wondering if any of my father's old friends were alive and we wondered if Lillian were still alive.
Debby Stinemetz
Friend
January 9, 2024
Miss you every day Grandpa, we still say things that you said all the time, and will always remember your sweet eyes and soft hair. Love you so much We miss you. We saw Grandma for her 92nd Birthday- we´re all missing you lots.
Taryn Joshua
October 17, 2021
Bill was a great guy. Growing up, his daughters Sharlene and Nancy were my great friends. I remember all the sleep overs, birthday parties, and "meet you half ways" going to each others house. I always felt like Bill and Lill were my second parents. He will be missed by all.
Sonya Muncton/Waddell
October 30, 2013
Grandpa, I love you. I'll miss you and you're kindness and humor.
Sorrell Joshua
October 25, 2013
As a relative, I've always known him to be a kind man with a warm smile in his eyes whenever I saw him.
Denise Winstead
October 25, 2013
Taryn Joshua, Granddaughter of William Poe, who was the greatest Grandpa in the World. His sense of humor, love for sweets, smile, and love for nature will never be forgotten. I love you Grandpa and will always be your little Lover!!!!
Taryn Joshua
October 23, 2013
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