Obituary: Faith, William Douglas
Age 92
FAITH,
William
Douglas
1920 - 2012
William passed away November 8, 2012 peacefully with his family by his side.
He battled cancer bravely, with a strong spirit and passion for life.
He was born June 22, 1920 in Lusk, WY to parents Martha and Hugh Faith.
He was the ninth and last surviving member of ten siblings.
He grew up in Lusk on the family farm until the family moved to Redmond, WA when Bill was 15.
Bill enlisted in the Navy in February, 1942 becoming a proud Seabee and serving his country for four years.
He spent his Navy career in the Pacific Arena stationed in Hawaii, the Canton Islands and was in Okinawa when the war ended.
He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Good Conduct Medal and the American Area Campaign Ribbon.
Following the war Bill worked for Eland and Stewart Motor Freight, Beardmore Heavy Haul and Crane Service and R.C.
Hughes as a heavy duty long haul trucker driving trucks throughout the Western States.
He loved his job and the places it took him.
It was while working for Eland and Stewart that he met Elanor Repp who was also employed with the company.
They were married in Endicott, WA on November 13, 1948.
Bill retired in 1983 and filled his time with varied interests and hobbies.
He was talented in woodworking and gardening.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, his church family and a good political discussion.
He and Eleanor celebrated their retirement with an extended trip to Hawaii followed by years of traveling around the U.S., Australia and Europe.
They visited many national parks, ports and cities that he had read and heard so much about.
Bill was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Teamsters Union 690.
Despite his many interests the most important part of Bill’s life was his family and love for his country.
He will always be remembered as the proudest of Americans.
He will also be remembered as a loving husband of Eleanor Faith and father to three daughters: Gail (Randy) Teeter of Spokane, Garnet (Chuck) Mell of Mount Vernon, WA and Carol (Marv) Faith-Peterson of Hillsboro, OR.
Proud Grandpa to Emily Checketts of Mount Vernon, WA, Earl Teeter of Spokane and stepgrandson Brian (Vanessa) Teeter of Spokane.
Great-grandfather to William Teeter, Mia Jane Checketts and Adia Teeter.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Spokane for their care during Bill’s illness.
Their support was invaluable and we will always be grateful to them.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye, Spokane Valley.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Spokane.
Private interment at Spokane Memorial Gardens.