Dr. William S. Green

Bill “Doc” Green, beloved father, friend, and veterinarian to many animals passed away peacefully October 31, 2011 on Whidbey Island at the age of 90. He was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on March 9, 1921 to Dr. William L. and Maree Green. In 1941 he married Ruth Fowler, and in 1943 received his degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University. In 1947 they moved to Mercer Island and established the Island’s first veterinary hospital. Bill lived a full and productive life and enthusiastically served his country and his community. He was a Korean War veteran, a charter member of the Mercer Island Rotary Club where he served a term as president and was named Rotarian of the Year. He was an original member of the Mercer Island Volunteer Fire Department and a past president of the Seattle Veterinary Medical Association and member of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. He was also a competitive golfer and continued to play par or under for many years. He practiced veterinary medicine on the Island until he retired at the age of 76. He then moved to Whidbey Island and continued his lifelong passion; fishing for salmon and steelhead with his buddies. He never met a stranger whether it was human or animal and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.Bill is survived by his daughters Ginny Carr of Savona, B.C., Nancy (Randy) Beck of Bothell, Missy (Ron) Bendzak of Savona, B.C., Sally Stoermer of Tacoma and their mother Ruth Green of Freeland, and daughter Susan (Josh) Ramos of Sammamish and her mother Karol Green of Sammamish, eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and cousin Doris Bice of Fort Collins, Colorado, and numerous other cousins.A celebration of Bill’s life is planned for Saturday, December 3rd at 2 pm at the VFW Hall on Mercer Island. Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or charity of your choice.