William (Bill) Vincent Cheshier

William (Bill) Vincent CHESHIER

December 17, 1928 - August 13, 2016.
Bill Cheshier was born in Hulett, Wyoming and later moved to Seattle where he attended O'Dea High School forming many life long friendships. Basketball was a big part of his high school life, and Seattle University offered him a full athletic scholarship, after his graduation. He thrived and excelled in both academics and athletics. He was a starting guard for Seattle U. until the Korean War conflict got in the way, and he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served honorably and returned to Seattle U. after the war to complete his undergraduate degree. He later earned a Master's degree in Education from Seattle U. He went to work as a school teacher, before deciding to join the Boeing Company. He worked there for 29 years, and was a valued senior Manager in Human Resources, before retiring to pursue time with family and friends. Basketball continued to be a big part of his life and he was chosen to play for the Northwest senior Olympic team at age 63. His teammates and he won the right to represent America in the world finals held in Argentina, where they took gold. He devoted many years to coaching in the CYO, and had a profound effect on many kid's life throughout the Seattle area.

A devout Catholic, Bill was a parishioner at St. Anne's, St. Mary's in Port Townsend and Holy Rosary in Edmonds. He was dedicated to community service and volunteered at many organizations throughout Seattle. He loved to be outdoors, hunting in his early years and fishing all his life.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Donna (Navoni) Cheshier; his two sisters, Ruth (Gene) Blanchett, and Delores (Skeets) Sheltron; children, Janine Quinn (Jim), Michael (Gloria), Christine Gunderson (Doug), Tom (Lisa), Jack (Alicia), Bob (Meg), Nicole Howard (Greg), and Anthony (Carrie). His grandchildren, Rob, Derek, Hannah, Lara, Rachel, Geoff, Will, Matt, Christina, Chelsea, Marissa, Genevieve, Sam, Max, Christian, Peach, Carlyse and Colton. Two great grandchildren, Henry and Colin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was beloved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a kind, generous, loving man who will be greatly missed.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Wednesday, August 31st
at 11:00 AM at
St. James Cathedral
(804 9th Ave. Seattle)
followed by a celebration
of his life.

Donations and remembrances may be made to Catholic Relief Services.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com