Clark Dennis “Denny” Williams, age 57

      Clark Dennis Williams died June 9 at his home in Tacoma, WA. He was born to Ferman and Cecile (Jordan) Williams on September 6, 1955 in Taft, Calif.

      He spent much of his childhood years in California and then Eugene, Oregon. Denny moved to Bainbridge Island with his family and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1973. He raised his own children on Bainbridge and in North Kitsap while commuting to Seattle to work at the phone company. He lived out his last few years in Tacoma with his long time love, Sue Diaz, pursuing his passion for photography via owning and operating his own photo studio. Also, his love for travel was quenched by taking many adventurous road trips.

      He is survived by his partner in life, Sue Diaz; his children Sean Williams, Seth Williams, Roxanne Kasperson, and Erika Williams and their mother, Sue Williams; his minor son, Elijah; his mother Cecile; brother William Randal Williams; sister Keli Kristine Miller; and seven grandchildren.

      A viewing will be held June 14 at 9 a.m. followed by Mass and Reception beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church on 3939 SW 331st Street in Federal Way. Graveside Service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, 37600 Pacific Hwy S. in Federal Way.

      Arrangements made by Edwards Memorial Center, (253) 566-1008. Please share memories and condolences at www.edwardsmemorial.com.