Obituary of William Greene

None William Forster Greene "Bill" Bill 95 went to join his creator on May 2, 1012. He was born May 7, 1916 in Spokane, Washington to Leon and Ellen Forster Greene. He lived most of his life in Spokane, having attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Lewis & Clark High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State University in 1938. Following graduation, Mr. Greeen worked as a reservations officer for Northwest Airlines, then as an Air Traffic Controller at the Billings, Montana Airport. At the advent of World War II, Mr Greene took a vountary assignment as a control tower in Brazil, teaching the Brazilians traffic control proceedures. Upon returning to the states, he joined his father, Leon G. Greene , in a general insurance agency , where he remaind for 23 years. Mr. Greene later estabilished his business as a manufacturer's representative for gift items. In 2008, he moved to Panorama Retirement Community in Lacey, WA, where he he enjoyed a very happy and active life contribuitng much to the community. His wife of 60 years, Alice Mae (Robinson) Greene, preceeded him in death in 2000. Surviviors include a son James D. Greene of Helena, Monatana; a daughter, Laurel E. Shelton, of Seattle; five granddaughters and five great grandchildren. He was dearly loved by family and many friends and leaves us all with wonderful memories. Family sugggests memorial gifts may be made to, World Vision or Panorama Benevolent Fund. Please be sure to sign the guestbook below.