Obituary of William J. Stevens

William J. "Bill" Stevens Born 9-8-26 in Butte, MT, passed away on 3-4-14 in Kirkland, WA. Lakewood resident for 38 years. Enlisted in US Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Taylor in WWII. Trained deep sea diver and welder. Later served on submarines, including the Sea Devil, Blueback, Pomfret, and Pomodon. Retired in 1971 at the rank of ENCS in San Diego, CA. Took up second career as a stationary engineer for Boeing Corp., and fully retired in 1991. Married Doris Marie Hebert in Tacoma in 1951 and remained devoted husband until her passing from Parkinson's in 2007. Survived by son Jim Stevens, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Joel and Ronni Stevens, as well as two sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangement made through Piper Morley Funeral Home, 5436 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409, ‎(253) 272-3353. Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, followed by memorial mass at 11 a.m. at Visitation Church, 3314 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, with reception immediately following at parish hall. Donations may be made to Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, 400 Mercer Street, Ste. 502, Seattle, WA 98109. Please sign guestbook at PiperMorleyMellingerFH.com.