William Hasbrouck Jones went to be with God on Feb. 15, 2008, at the age of 92. Born in Seattle on Aug. 10, 1915, he led a long and full life.

After graduating from high school in Seattle, he attended a business school studying accounting and began working for Kenworth Motor Trucks, where he worked for 37 years, following duty with the Army during World War II.

He enjoyed hiking, camping and sailing with the Mountaineers. Bill owned his own plane and flew for a while, traveling around the United States as a young, single man.

He met and married Margaret Mae McLellan on Aug. 28, 1947. They had two daughters, Barbara and Audrey.

His hobby was building a summer cabin, which brought the family to Whidbey Island most weekends and summer vacations for many wonderful years.

Bill and Margaret moved to Whidbey Island, to a home in Clinton, when he retired in 1973, where he lived for 34 years. He and Margaret traveled together while Margaret was still with him. He traveled to more than 53 countries.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jones of Clinton and his companion Dorothy Wescott of Seattle. His daughters Barbara Jones of Lake Forest, Calif., and Audrey Smith of Oak Harbor, his grandson Michael Smith of Bellingham, and nephew and wife, Scott and Gail Smith of Paso Robles, Calif., survive him.

He was a wonderful father and friend and will be greatly missed.