| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Date of Birth | Jun 05, 1955 |
| Date of Passing | Sep 14, 2024 |
| About | William Earnest Forde "Billy, "Wild Bill" "40" died at his home in Yakima on September 14th, 2024. He was born June 2nd, 1955. He grew up in Union Gap, WA. Bill attended Eisenhower High School and graduated in 1973. He worked for Layman's grocery store for many years, then moved on to selling tobacco for American Tobacco Company. In 1978, he married Debby Humphreys, and in the end, she was the love of his life. Billy is survived by his son, Adam (Bree) Norwest; his sister, Mary (Ken) Mackenrot; his brother, Jeff Hill; his grandchildren, Ava and Rowern; his nieces, Amy Forde and Marlo Weber; his nephews, Nathan Vasquez and Justin LeMoine, and his loving cat, Leonard the Third. He was predeceased by his mother, Florence Hill; father, Ernest Forde and sister, Debbie Childs. Bill enjoyed his lifetime friends, Dave Butler, Wayman Chapman, Jimmy Washburn, Linda Sandall, and many many more. Billy donated his time and money to the Yakima Humane Society. He had a gift for comedy, and music. He could always put a smile on your face with his quick witted humor, and his life of the party demeanor. He will be missed by so many. In lieu of flowers, the animals at Yakima Humane society would love a donation. There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, November 10th, at the Yakima Eagles Club from 1 PM - 4 PM. Wear Seahawks colors! Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima, WA. Online condolences may be left at: www.valleyhillsfh.com. |
