January 10th, 1924 – July 1st, 2013
Bill was born in Tacoma, WA (then Custer Station), to Vincent & Margaret Dillon, both deceased. Bill joined the United States Air Force at age 19 and was stationed in England throughout WWII. He hired into Pan American World Airways as a flight engineer and flew out of New York from 1953-54, then Hong Kong from 55-60, then Berlin, Germany from 60-63 (while living in Salzburg, Austria), and then out of Seattle for the remainder of his career.
Bill married his wife, Dicie Woodard on December 11th, 1954. They moved to Federal Way in 1965. Bill is survived by his wife, Dicie, son Matt & wife Karen, son Kelly & wife Julie, brother John Dillon, and sister Margaret Semon. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kenya, Race, Emery, Conner & wife Katie, and Danelle & husband Matt.
Bill flew all over the world and when asked where his favorite place was he always answered “My home”. Bill will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by many.
For Memorial Service information, please contact Bonney Watson Funeral Home of Federal Way, WA.