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William J. "Bill" Lyman

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WILLIAM J. 'BILL' LYMAN, JR
September 4, 1928 ~ March 12, 2015

Bill Lyman, 86, a brief resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Bill was born on September 4, 1928 in Emmett, Idaho, the son of William and Lorna (Flaglar) Lyman. When he was about 4 years of age he moved to Suquamish on the Kitsap Peninsula where he attained his education.
In 1947 he began a 55 year maritime career. He started out as a deck hand for Foss Tug in Seattle and in a short time was piloting tugs towing large barges around Puget Sound and up and down the west coast from California to Hawaii and to Alaska, working for Foss Tug for 20 years. He then joined Crowley Maritime in 1967, working in Puget Sound and Alaska until moving to Vancouver, WA where he piloted tugs on the Columbia River. He retired as Vancouver's Port Captain in 1992.
In the mid 1950's he married Janet Dahlstrom and they made their home and raised their 2 children in the Seattle and Edmonds areas. In 1972 he married Dorothy Reisen and they lived in Edmonds and Alaska until moving to Vancouver.
Bill enjoyed snow birding in Sun City AZ, traveling, riding motorcycles and restoring his beloved '56 Ford pick-up.
Bill is survived by his children, Lorna James of Longview, WA and Jay Lyman and his wife Lynnette of Sedro-Woolley; three grandchildren, Stacy Ammons (Joe), Willie Dunivin and MaryKate James (Danny Axon); five great-grandchildren, Kayli, Kenna, Tori and Reece Dunivin and Sawyer Axon; three step-sons and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy; two brothers and two sisters.
Private family services will be held at a later date. The family suggests that memorials in honor of Bill be made to Fred Hutchison Cancer Research, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley, WA. Share memories of Bill and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 19, 2015.
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My father was one of the kindest people around. He worked hard every day for his family. I always knew I could call him anytime if I needed to chat. He never once judged me always excepted me for me. Thank you for that dad it made me real and just a little easier to tell my life story. I'll always need you so just remind yourself from time to time to lend an ear and just maybe you'll hear me talking. Your princess I always be, love you Dad, Lorna

April 3, 2015

Captain Bill was a fine workmate and is thought about and asked about often.

Louie Vander Wel

March 23, 2015

We have great memories of Bill and his wife Dorothy. We were friends for over 30 years, both in Vancouver and Sun City West, AZ. We had so many good times together, which included many trips together. Bill was a very nice man and a real gentleman and would do anything to help you. Rest in peace Bill! You will be missed! Lloyd and Brenda Webb, Vancouver and Sun City West, AZ.

March 19, 2015

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