William E. Secor

William E. “Bill” Secor died Sept. 22, 2013, at Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 24, 1933, in Sequim, Wash., to Stanley E. Sr. and Clara Belle (Toney) Secor, the third of 10 children. He spent most of his life in Buckley and graduated in 1951 from White River High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in March 1961. He managed a theater in Enumclaw and later bought and managed a theater in Issaquah. In addition, he worked at Rainier State School. In 1963, he opened a barber shop in Enumclaw and later added a men’s clothing line. After relocating his business, he expanded into antiques, picture framing and the carpet and linoleum business. He retired in 1991. He belonged to the Community Presbyterian Church in Buckley, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and held membership in the Rotary Club of Enumclaw for 30 years. One of his passions was traveling the world and he especially loved India. He enjoyed photography and studied painting, pottery and Spanish. He also sewed quilts, crocheted, carved wood, and tended a garden.

He is survived by longtime companion Angie Bolton; brothers Dick Secor and wife Margarett of Caldwell, Idaho, Dale Secor and wife Linda of Pasadena, Texas, and Tom Secor and wife Nancy of Idaho City, Idaho; sisters JoAnn Presba of Enumclaw, Karen Damer and husband Dave of Manteca, Calif., and Pam Munro and husband Tom of Port Angeles, Wash.

He was preceded in death by wife Almeda, brother Stanley E. Secor Jr., and sisters Lois Golden and Beverly Stroud.

The family suggest remembrances in his name to The Community Presbyterian Church Buckley, P.O. Box 1930, Buckley, 98321, or the Enumclaw Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 891, Enumclaw, 98022.

A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Community Presbyterian Church in Buckley. A potluck will follow the service at the church, 152 South Cottage St. in Buckley.

Service are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.