Enumclaw resident Wilmar “Bill” Connors died Oct. 7, 2012, at the age of 81.

He was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Assumption, Ill., to Lyle and Ann Connors. He later moved to Tacoma where he served in the U.S. Air Force and married Barbara. They eventually moved to a farm near Enumclaw. He managed computer operations for Washington Natural Gas Company, now Puget Sound Energy, for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events and, for many years, spent Saturday mornings with friend Bill Barnett at the Enumclaw Sales Pavilion.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Connors; daughter Sandy Rozumny; sons Tim Connors and Mark Connors; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Connors.

A celebration of his life is planned for noon Friday, Oct. 12, at Weeks Funeral Home in Buckley.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.