Bill Race passed away on Sept. 24, 2011 at the age of 92 in Auburn.

Prior to living in Auburn, Bill lived on Whidbey Island and in Shoreline. He worked for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads, retiring in 1978.

Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret; daughters Leslie (Mike) Cowles, Susan (Chuck Cuzzetto) Race;

grandchildren Cameron Cowles, Krista Cowles, and Shandey Cuzzetto; and sister Irene Barber.

There will be a celebration of Bill’s life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Donations may be made to South Whidbey Lions Club, PO Box 164, Clinton, WA 98236.