Bill Ensor Jr., a resident of Port Angeles, passed away at the age of 85 from dementia.
He was born to Marie Belle James Ensor and William Dofus Ensor Sr. in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 6, 1929.
Mr. Ensor came to the Olympic Peninsula in 1945 to join his mother and stepfather.
He attended Roosevelt High School, class of 1949, and then attended some college courses.
In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and served his country for over four years.
He married Lavonne Faye Boyd in Port Angeles on June 24, 1950, and they were later divorced.
On July 9, 1975, he married Ida Louise McLeod in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they remained married until his passing.
Bill was a machine tender for ITT Rayonier in Port Angeles for 44 years.
He was very active in the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers as president of Local 269 and president and vice president of Local 155. He was also a wage delegate and job analysis representative for many years, as well as president of the Washington-Alaska Area Council.
Bill loved the outdoors. His interests included fishing, hunting, hiking and climbing.
He had been on the top of the highest points of 49 states and even attempted to summit Mount McKinley, but weather wouldn't permit the ascent. He also climbed several mountains in Europe, including the Matterhorn.
A member of First Baptist Church in Port Angeles, Bill also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Alpine Club, High Pointers Club and AWPPW Locals 269 and 155.
Survivors include his wife of 39½ years, Ida Louise Ensor; daughters Lynette and Londi (Richard Fraser) Ensor of Juneau, Alaska, and Corlene (Dan) Myers and Lesa (Jim) Fairchild of Port Angeles; son Bruce Ensor of Tacoma, Washington; stepson Jerry (Jackie) McLeod of Beaverton, Oregon; sister Barbara (Richard) Cloin of Fox Island, Washington; grandchildren Zaedryn Ensor Estes of California, Brynith (Jason) Stocker of New York, Taimhyr Ensor Estes, Dathan Myers, Courtney Meyers, Griffin (Ann) Myers, Brittan Fairchild and Cassidy Fairchild of Seattle, Washington, David (Cori) Ensor of Tacoma, Hillary (Niels) Snyder of Pennsylvania, Chris (Shalena) Ensor of Texas, Heather (Andre) Bisorca of Port Orchard, Washington, Andrew Ensor, U.S. Air Force, Mississippi, Leah Fraser and Wenshi Frasier of Juneau, and Karsten (Kayla) Fairchild of Port Angeles; stepgrandchildren Shana Fairchild of Seattle, Sasha McLeod of Beaverton and Joshua McLeod of St. Helens, Oregon; six great-grandsons; and seven great-granddaughters.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William D. Ensor, Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Marie and Bill Goudie; brother Eddie Ensor; sister Ruth Holland; half brother Richard Goudie; half sister Joyce Donahue; and daughter-in-law Andrea Ensor.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Independent Bible Church, 116 East Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Independent Bible Church.
Published in The Peninsula Daily News on Jan. 11, 2015
He was born to Marie Belle James Ensor and William Dofus Ensor Sr. in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 6, 1929.
Mr. Ensor came to the Olympic Peninsula in 1945 to join his mother and stepfather.
He attended Roosevelt High School, class of 1949, and then attended some college courses.
In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and served his country for over four years.
He married Lavonne Faye Boyd in Port Angeles on June 24, 1950, and they were later divorced.
On July 9, 1975, he married Ida Louise McLeod in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they remained married until his passing.
Bill was a machine tender for ITT Rayonier in Port Angeles for 44 years.
He was very active in the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers as president of Local 269 and president and vice president of Local 155. He was also a wage delegate and job analysis representative for many years, as well as president of the Washington-Alaska Area Council.
Bill loved the outdoors. His interests included fishing, hunting, hiking and climbing.
He had been on the top of the highest points of 49 states and even attempted to summit Mount McKinley, but weather wouldn't permit the ascent. He also climbed several mountains in Europe, including the Matterhorn.
A member of First Baptist Church in Port Angeles, Bill also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Alpine Club, High Pointers Club and AWPPW Locals 269 and 155.
Survivors include his wife of 39½ years, Ida Louise Ensor; daughters Lynette and Londi (Richard Fraser) Ensor of Juneau, Alaska, and Corlene (Dan) Myers and Lesa (Jim) Fairchild of Port Angeles; son Bruce Ensor of Tacoma, Washington; stepson Jerry (Jackie) McLeod of Beaverton, Oregon; sister Barbara (Richard) Cloin of Fox Island, Washington; grandchildren Zaedryn Ensor Estes of California, Brynith (Jason) Stocker of New York, Taimhyr Ensor Estes, Dathan Myers, Courtney Meyers, Griffin (Ann) Myers, Brittan Fairchild and Cassidy Fairchild of Seattle, Washington, David (Cori) Ensor of Tacoma, Hillary (Niels) Snyder of Pennsylvania, Chris (Shalena) Ensor of Texas, Heather (Andre) Bisorca of Port Orchard, Washington, Andrew Ensor, U.S. Air Force, Mississippi, Leah Fraser and Wenshi Frasier of Juneau, and Karsten (Kayla) Fairchild of Port Angeles; stepgrandchildren Shana Fairchild of Seattle, Sasha McLeod of Beaverton and Joshua McLeod of St. Helens, Oregon; six great-grandsons; and seven great-granddaughters.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William D. Ensor, Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Marie and Bill Goudie; brother Eddie Ensor; sister Ruth Holland; half brother Richard Goudie; half sister Joyce Donahue; and daughter-in-law Andrea Ensor.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Independent Bible Church, 116 East Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Independent Bible Church.
Published in The Peninsula Daily News on Jan. 11, 2015
Bill Ensor Jr., a resident of Port Angeles, passed away at the age of 85 from dementia.
He was born to Marie Belle James Ensor and William Dofus Ensor Sr. in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 6, 1929.
Mr. Ensor came to the Olympic Peninsula in 1945 to join his mother and stepfather.
He attended Roosevelt High School, class of 1949, and then attended some college courses.
In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and served his country for over four years.
He married Lavonne Faye Boyd in Port Angeles on June 24, 1950, and they were later divorced.
On July 9, 1975, he married Ida Louise McLeod in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they remained married until his passing.
Bill was a machine tender for ITT Rayonier in Port Angeles for 44 years.
He was very active in the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers as president of Local 269 and president and vice president of Local 155. He was also a wage delegate and job analysis representative for many years, as well as president of the Washington-Alaska Area Council.
Bill loved the outdoors. His interests included fishing, hunting, hiking and climbing.
He had been on the top of the highest points of 49 states and even attempted to summit Mount McKinley, but weather wouldn't permit the ascent. He also climbed several mountains in Europe, including the Matterhorn.
A member of First Baptist Church in Port Angeles, Bill also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Alpine Club, High Pointers Club and AWPPW Locals 269 and 155.
Survivors include his wife of 39½ years, Ida Louise Ensor; daughters Lynette and Londi (Richard Fraser) Ensor of Juneau, Alaska, and Corlene (Dan) Myers and Lesa (Jim) Fairchild of Port Angeles; son Bruce Ensor of Tacoma, Washington; stepson Jerry (Jackie) McLeod of Beaverton, Oregon; sister Barbara (Richard) Cloin of Fox Island, Washington; grandchildren Zaedryn Ensor Estes of California, Brynith (Jason) Stocker of New York, Taimhyr Ensor Estes, Dathan Myers, Courtney Meyers, Griffin (Ann) Myers, Brittan Fairchild and Cassidy Fairchild of Seattle, Washington, David (Cori) Ensor of Tacoma, Hillary (Niels) Snyder of Pennsylvania, Chris (Shalena) Ensor of Texas, Heather (Andre) Bisorca of Port Orchard, Washington, Andrew Ensor, U.S. Air Force, Mississippi, Leah Fraser and Wenshi Frasier of Juneau, and Karsten (Kayla) Fairchild of Port Angeles; stepgrandchildren Shana Fairchild of Seattle, Sasha McLeod of Beaverton and Joshua McLeod of St. Helens, Oregon; six great-grandsons; and seven great-granddaughters.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William D. Ensor, Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Marie and Bill Goudie; brother Eddie Ensor; sister Ruth Holland; half brother Richard Goudie; half sister Joyce Donahue; and daughter-in-law Andrea Ensor.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Independent Bible Church, 116 East Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Independent Bible Church.
Published in The Peninsula Daily News on Jan. 11, 2015
He was born to Marie Belle James Ensor and William Dofus Ensor Sr. in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 6, 1929.
Mr. Ensor came to the Olympic Peninsula in 1945 to join his mother and stepfather.
He attended Roosevelt High School, class of 1949, and then attended some college courses.
In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and served his country for over four years.
He married Lavonne Faye Boyd in Port Angeles on June 24, 1950, and they were later divorced.
On July 9, 1975, he married Ida Louise McLeod in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they remained married until his passing.
Bill was a machine tender for ITT Rayonier in Port Angeles for 44 years.
He was very active in the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers as president of Local 269 and president and vice president of Local 155. He was also a wage delegate and job analysis representative for many years, as well as president of the Washington-Alaska Area Council.
Bill loved the outdoors. His interests included fishing, hunting, hiking and climbing.
He had been on the top of the highest points of 49 states and even attempted to summit Mount McKinley, but weather wouldn't permit the ascent. He also climbed several mountains in Europe, including the Matterhorn.
A member of First Baptist Church in Port Angeles, Bill also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Alpine Club, High Pointers Club and AWPPW Locals 269 and 155.
Survivors include his wife of 39½ years, Ida Louise Ensor; daughters Lynette and Londi (Richard Fraser) Ensor of Juneau, Alaska, and Corlene (Dan) Myers and Lesa (Jim) Fairchild of Port Angeles; son Bruce Ensor of Tacoma, Washington; stepson Jerry (Jackie) McLeod of Beaverton, Oregon; sister Barbara (Richard) Cloin of Fox Island, Washington; grandchildren Zaedryn Ensor Estes of California, Brynith (Jason) Stocker of New York, Taimhyr Ensor Estes, Dathan Myers, Courtney Meyers, Griffin (Ann) Myers, Brittan Fairchild and Cassidy Fairchild of Seattle, Washington, David (Cori) Ensor of Tacoma, Hillary (Niels) Snyder of Pennsylvania, Chris (Shalena) Ensor of Texas, Heather (Andre) Bisorca of Port Orchard, Washington, Andrew Ensor, U.S. Air Force, Mississippi, Leah Fraser and Wenshi Frasier of Juneau, and Karsten (Kayla) Fairchild of Port Angeles; stepgrandchildren Shana Fairchild of Seattle, Sasha McLeod of Beaverton and Joshua McLeod of St. Helens, Oregon; six great-grandsons; and seven great-granddaughters.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William D. Ensor, Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Marie and Bill Goudie; brother Eddie Ensor; sister Ruth Holland; half brother Richard Goudie; half sister Joyce Donahue; and daughter-in-law Andrea Ensor.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Independent Bible Church, 116 East Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362, at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 East Eighth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Independent Bible Church.
Published in The Peninsula Daily News on Jan. 11, 2015
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