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William Coldwell Obituary


WILLIAM "BILL" ELWIN COLDWELL
September 28, 1932 ~ October 18, 2015

Bill was born in Vancouver, WA and passed away in Vancouver. He graduated from Vancouver High in 1950. He enjoyed the class reunions and luncheons.
Bill was in the Air Force for 20 years as an Air Traffic Controller, spending time in England, Germany, Mississippi and Viet Nam.
After retirement, he ran a landscape business for several years.
Bill enjoyed playing golf as often as possible and ran tournaments. He was active in church, having a deep faith in God. He spent many hours on genealogy for his and Marilyn's family, tracing his line back to 1650.
Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Jacquelyn Serafin of Chuluota, FL, Debra Archer of England, William T. of Ridgefield, and Steven of Fellixstowe, England; stepchildren, Christine Pierce and Anthony Johnson, both of Issaquah, WA; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Doering of Portland and Jeanne Coldwell of Vancouver; and his brothers, Charles of Seattle and Jim of Mt. Vernon.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Vancouver First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Open House Ministries.

Please sign Bill's Guest Book at
www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 2, 2015.
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Coldwell Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Bill.

Ree,
A friend of Jim's

Ree Coslor

November 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn and family. We have enjoyed the friendship we've had with Bill and you. We will miss him.

Terry & Theresa Kangas

November 7, 2015

My prayers for you and the Family. Time has a way of healing all pains and a way of keeping all our happy memories. I know God has Bill in his hands now and is watching over you. Love you Marilyn be sing you soon.

Mary Pifer

November 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope the celebration of Uncle Bill's life is a good day filled with great memories.

Jennie and Chuck Williams

November 6, 2015

Marilyn, after a lifetime of friendship with you both, Bill will be greatly missed. We will keep you & your family in our prayers. May the Lord give you comfort & strength right now.

Gary & Judy Pierce

November 5, 2015

Sad to say I only met Bill this summer at the last reunion luncheon of my wife's class.
My pleasure to discover this Christian gentleman. May God's love and presence comfort you at this time of loss

Don & Alyce Lutz/ Vehrs

November 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn, Steve, Bill Jr., and other family members. We'll miss the times we've spent together. We grieve, but not as those who have no hope, for Bill is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Pete and Sandi Tewes

November 4, 2015

Know that my heart and prayers are with you, Marilyn. I know that God will hold you in his hands for healing.
Karen Cole, brown hair.

November 3, 2015

We will certainly miss Bill. He and Marilyn have been good friends through the years. Sending prayers for the family.

Chris Kough

November 2, 2015

Bill, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your father. It is so very difficult when members of our families go on. Hang on to your precious memories, they are so important. May peace and comfort enfold you and your family.

Martha Campbell

November 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn and Bill Jr, during this difficult time. I will always appreciate the time and effort that Bill put into researching our family history and getting - and keeping - us all together. Joe still talks about our trip to England, which wouldn't have happened without Bill.

Jim Coldwell

November 1, 2015

Bill, many thanks for your dedication and commitment with the Fed Golf League. Only with you these last two years but your efforts, by all, most appreciated.

Paul Gonzales

October 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers with Marilyn, Bill and the rest of their family. Enjoyed visiting with him at family get-together this year. Rest in peace Uncle Bill.

Nancy Harding

October 22, 2015

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