Bill McCormick, age 82, passed away peacefully in Bellingham on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.
He was born June 21, 1936, in Calgary, Alberta, to Robert and Florence McCormick. Bill graduated in 1955 from Franklin High School in Portland, Oregon, and went on to study at Portland State University. He served 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Bill married Judy Nolte on June 15, 1974, in Everson. Bill was a sheet metal worker for Local #66 for many years. He also worked as a roofer, welder and home remodeler. Bill was passionate about building and flying model airplanes, attending air shows, watching horse races, camping and traveling on the Oregon coast. He dearly loved his family and his dog Shane.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Judy, five children, John (Carrie) Lankhaar, Vali (Fred) Jaeger, Lisa DiLorenzo, Joel McCormick and Lorene (James) Mattingley; grandchildren Tim, Tiffany, Sierra, Amica, Riley, Celisse, Hailey, Cardon, Shane, Kami, Vonda, Janessa, Hannah, Jacob and Luke; 13 great-grandchildren; sister Beatrice (Bill) Parker; brother Wilmar (Wanda) McCormick; and many loving relatives and friends.
A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in North County Christ the King, 1816 18th St. in Lynden, with a reception following at the church.
You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
