Paul W. (Bill) Town

June 19, 1927 - June 2, 2024

Paul W. (Bill) Town, 96 passed away on June 2nd, 2024 at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, Washington. Bill was born on June 19, 1927 to Karl and Anna Town in Lewistown, Montana, the 3rd of 7 children. He graduated from Rogers High School in Spokane, Washington in 1945.

Bill served in the Marine Corp in WWII. He was also called-up during the Korean War and spent most of this time teaching combat and firearms skills training to young, Boot Camp Marines at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California.

After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp, Bill began a 36-year career with Pacific Telephone in Spokane. During this time, he became involved with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Union, and he served as President of the CWA for 15 years. Bill retired from the telephone company in 1983.

After his retirement, Bill volunteered for the Spokane Police Department for 28 years. He also belonged to the Spokane Marine Corp League, where he served as Chaplain for 28 years. Bill was an avid hunter his entire life, and he provided an abundance of elk, deer, bear, and game bird dinners for his family.

Bill is survived by his 3 children; Allyson (Ken) Morrison, Bill (Mary) Town, and Dawn Carlson, sister; Betty (Art) Shindelle, and brother Robert Town, 4 grandchildren; Caprice Morrison, Terri (Dustin) Murphy, LeAnn (Chris) Boscoe, and Ajia (Nate) Town; and 14 great grandchildren.

Bill lost the love of his life and childhood sweetheart, Arlene Delores (Grumbly) Town in 2002. They were happily married for 54 years.

A Funeral service will be held on June 11th, 2024 at 10AM at Mary Queen Parish; 3423 E Carlisle Ave Spokane, WA 99217 . Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Reception following Graveside at Heritage Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choosing.