William 'Bill' Gordon Chandler, 92

William "Bill" Gordon Chandler, 92, passed away May 16, 2015. Born on Aug. 31, 1922, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Elbridge G. "Jim" Chandler and Reita Nutting Chandler.

Bill was a proud member of the "Greatest Generation" and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator aboard LST 44 stationed in the South Pacific.

Bill was a finish carpenter by trade and lifetime member and retiree of the Carpenters Local 98 in Spokane, Wash. He enjoyed music, old cars and traveling. He was a member of the Spokane Old Time Fiddlers and many happy tunes were played by Bill on his Plectrum Banjo. KEEP PLAYING THAT BANJO UP ABOVE, BILL!

Bill built his house in the Spokane Valley where he lived until 2006, when he moved nearby to Orchard Crest Retirement Community. Bill enjoyed his life at Orchard Crest and the many friends he made.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Betty; two infant sisters and his special friend, companion and travel partner for 25 years, Donna Hotchkiss.

Bill is survived by his children, Nancy Carrier (Leonard) of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, Yvonne Chandler-Burgard of Encinita, Calif., and Clifford Chandler of Elko, Nev.; his sister, Evelyn Darlene Chandler-Jones (Pat) of Hoquiam, Wash.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; his cousin, Susan C. Silva (Ed Wood) of Spokane Valley, Wash.; special friends Ron and Sally Hotchkiss of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Darla Finney of Harrison, Idaho; along with many other friends.

Bill will be interred at Pleasant View Pioneer Cemetery in Post Falls, Idaho. At his request, there will be no services.

Please visit Bill's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.