William Ray (Wiley) Daigle, Sedro-Woolley, was born on May 23, 1960 in Yakima, Washington. His younger years were spent in the Sunnyside area; in 1973, the family moved to Tonasket where he was very involved in football, basketball and baseball along with many extra- curricular activities. His zest for all that he did left him with a lifelong nickname of “Wild Bill.” He was raised with a strong work ethic and was given much opportunity for practice in the family’s orchards, hay fields, the Inlow Angus Ranch, John Forde’s hay fields and Gavin’s Gas Station. In his leisure time he spent many hours riding dirt bikes and water skiing on Palmer Lake. Bill graduated from Tonasket High School in 1978 and then moved to Spokane where he obtained an electrician’s degree from SCC.
His life was soon enhanced forever when he married Evon Jo Webber, the love of his life, on April 20, 1986. They lived in Spokane and Tonasket; then they made their permanent home in the Skagit Valley. They began fostering children in 1994 and as a result became adoptive parents to Krystal, Shayla and Elizabeth.
He made a commitment to Christ in 1989 and has been tirelessly serving Him since. He and Evon have made Faith Baptist Church in Burlington their church home where he served as an AWANA leader, deacon, worship leader, children’s ministry team chairman and various other roles which included hosting an annual campout at their home. Donations in memory of William mad be made to the Daigle Family Home Fund at Skagit State Bank.
For his entire adult life, Bill worked as an electrician both in the IBEW local 191 and as the CEO of his own WRD Electric. His skill and abilities in the electrical and construction world were recognized by all who ever worked with him. There was nothing he couldn’t build or fix. A clear display of his handiwork is the place he called home where he and Evon cleared and developed a piece of property from dense forest to what is now a pristine residence, every aspect of which, from dirt digging to finish work, he had his handprint on.
He loved to hunt, especially elk with his favorite hunting partner, his father-in-law, John Webber. This last fall a lifelong dream came true of being drawn for the Washington State Moose tag and he bagged his second moose. This was great material for his annual Christmas letter, “The Hunt;” some years the return on the investment was in the story alone. Other things he loved were NASCAR (runs in the blood), vacationing in Hawaii with Evon, riding his horses, working the farm, and relaxing with friends and family.
He will be missed by all. He is preceded in death by his father, Dana P. Daigle and his grandparents.
William is survived by wife Evon, and three daughters: Krystal, Shayla (granddaughter, Sativa) and Elizabeth, and a large blended family: his mother Ruth, father Bill (Bobbi) Wiley, in-laws John (Darla) Webber, Joanne (Ted) Clifford, Greg Daigle, Kristi (Rich) Hutchins, Dirk (Becki) Daigle, Michelle Chunn, Malcom (Janet) Chunn, Jim Wiley, David Webber, aunts, uncles, cousins: Marty (Bev) Light, Angel (Bruce) Ross, Scott (Alice) Makino & Naudice Duncan, nieces Kailee (Kelsey) Tanneberg, Rachel Hutchins, Lexi Daigle nephews: Rich (Jill) Hutchins, Daniel Daigle, John (Dawn) Webber, great nieces Clara & Natalee Hutchins, Taundra & Myra Webber, great nephews Jaden Webber and Trey Hutchins and other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 1:00PM at Christ the King Community Church, 988 Fountain Street, Burlington, WA 98233 with Pastor Justin Howe officiating.
Evon and Family, We are both saddened by your loss. Bill will be missed. Take care.
Our prayers and love are with all of you. Bill’s life was a wonderful testimony. May God’s peace and love be with you at this difficult time.
Thank you to one and all for your encouragement, your prayers, scriptures, your calls, texts, fb messages and thoughts to me and my family during this last week. It was a pretty amazing journey through one of the most difficult moments of my life to date. I felt very equipped to walk this path, I give glory to God for providing it all. The whole family banded together and was able to, day by day, get all the details covered to make the celebration custom fit for Bill.
We had an amazing CELEBRATION of his life on Saturday with more than 400 in attendance. A clear testimony to the man he was. Rich, Richie, Dirk and two of his work buddies spoke along with his past and current pastors. It was a very inspirational, reflective time that I truly did NOT want to end. It lasted about 2 hours and people lingered and visited another hour after that. God was with us, we laughed, we cried, we worshiped and were fed on the truth of God’s word, just as Bill would have wanted it. Thank you to our home town Tonasket friends, much loved family and friends all who traveled many miles to comfort us and to pay their respect to Bill, Evon and their girls. It was an amazing demonstrative embrace that spoke volumes to our whole family, we felt very loved and cared for.
He will be greatly missed by me, my family and evidently a host of others.
I will see you and Dad in heaven brother Bill, until we meet there I am trusting in the promises of God’s word that you are at peace and present with our Lord. R.I.P.
ps. Rich said you would be wiring my mansion, good, I like lots of plug ins and dimmer switches:)
Dear Evon and Family
So very sorry for all of you for the loss. May your great memories fill your hearts with peace and the love of your family bring you strength.
Evon our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I still can hear in my head Bill calling me “tweety bird.” He was such a gentle man with kind words. We have lost touch over the years but I always keep you close to my heart. I am so SORRY for your lost and what you are going through. I will pray for peace and guidance through this time that God will give you strength to get through it. Bill you will be truly missed!! All our love, the Abplanalp’s!
Evon and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly blessed to have known Bill! We loved and looked forward to his Christmas letter every year too. A one of a kind man! Evon, we are blessed to know you and share memories with you! I tried hard to get leave from work to share Bill’s Celebration of Life today, but it was not possible. Heartfelt sympathy to you and John, Darla, your Mom and all your Family! You are all blessed to have such a wonderful family! Our Prayers for Peace and Comfort for you all! Much Love, Deb and Luther
So sorry to hear about Bill.s passing. He was much too young. You have my deepest sympathy.
Unfortunately I didn’t know Bill as well as I knew the rest of the Daigle kids. I remember the kids talking about him and I always felt that strong family bond they had with each other.. It is a tragic loss for his wife, children, mother, siblings , extended family and friends. I think you are all grounded in your faith and have spent many wonderful times together creating great memories. My prayer is that God lifts you up and lightens your very heavy hearts . Love, Sheryl and the Howell families
‘Bill you taught us all how to ‘jump off the cliff’ into this thing called life.
I think you were a unifier of our class, thank you for that.
May we all recognize the significance of your selfless , faith driven life.’
Evon&girls, Kristi, Greg and Dirk you are all in my prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.
I have a lot of great memories of Bill, He and Evon were my neighbors for many years. We had lost contact in the past years and I have moved far away. But I have told stories of some of the things that we had done and the projects that we helped each other do. I will cherish the memories and keep Evon and family in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to Bill’s family. We went to school with him at THS. We’ll always remember Bill as a fun and kind person. He treated everyone as his equal, had a great smile and wonderful sense of humor. Blessings for peace and comfort for his entire family.
My memories of Bill are that of a kind and gentle guy who always had a smile. 🙂 Evon and all of Bill’s family , you are in my prayers. God Bless…
Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with all of Bills family during this difficult time.
Friends, Leroy & Lois
Rest in Peace my friend and may the many memories of Bill fill your family and friends hearts forever. Bill was such a fun guy, cool, easy going great person. Much love.
Many fond HS memories of Bill, and the years following HS. My blessing to the Daigle family as they gather to celebrate Bills life here on Earth! Couldn’t help but smile and say well done when reading Bill’s obituary!
I was shocked to hear the news, I’m sorry to all the family and my prayers are with you. Bill was a great friend and room mate even though he was the first person to ever knock me out at a friendly boxing match. Love you always Wild Bill
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Evon and the girls. I can’t imagine your loss. Please know you are in Jim and I’s thoughts and our prayers. To the whole Daigle and Hutchins family we are thinking of you all! My memories of Bill started from watching he and Jim and John Hawkins, Rich and others play city league basketball and softball games when we were first married. Jim has so many stories to tell. He always enjoyed Bill and they could sure laugh! It was just this summer at Brian Timmerman’s wedding we sat behind Bill and Evon and again all the stories and fun memories. He was a happy fun loving person and I am so sorry he left so soon! I thank God that I am his sister in Christ and will laugh with him again one day!
My heart goes out to you all, so sorry for the loss of Bill.
My heart goes out to the Daigle family no one needs to tell you how special Bill was. Always a smile and hello. I can see him walking threw the school halls laughing. He was a one of a kind. As I sit her with my granddaughter in my lap I realize how precious life is. Bill had a great family and you are all very lucky to have one another at this time..Hugs to you all…Shelly Freeman
So many memories with Wild Bill the big gentle giant. Summers working on the Forde Farm, fun times at Palmer Lake and sports at THS. A fun loving guy with the biggest heart ever! Always had a smile and time for conversation. A true gem of a person. My prayers, love and hugs to all of Bill’s family. Fly high my friend.
I (Ronnie) will always remember Bill’s wit and humor, and we both feel so blessed to have known Bill. God knows the length of a man’s days, and I must say that we will miss any future chances to come and visit with both Evon and Bill.
The world was a better place because of Bill’s love of life and Lord, and we who had met Bill are indeed changed for good.
My god are brother left to soon many things were here he was working on as the time is your time others must understand what was god said it is written it was sealed upon every heart he touched as well as Bill Daigle bless Evon she is a warrior both idenitys were united as one.
Evon, Jerry and I will miss Bill so very much, but I know God is smiling because he has such a wonderful person with him. Our prayers for you, Ruth, and the rest of the family are unceasing. We feel truly blessed to have Bill and you in our lives. He will never be forgotten.
Evon and family, my sincere sympathy and prayers are with you. He will certainly be missed. May you feel God’s love and strength during these difficult times. Love you, Barbara
I send all my prayers and sympathies to Evon, Ruth and the girls. You are all in my thoughts.
Bill was such a special person.