William ''Bill'' John Hallman Obituary (1915

William ''Bill'' John Hallman, age 87, of Bremerton, Washington, passed away late Friday evening July 5, 2002. He was born June 28, 1915 in Scandia, WA, which is present day Poulsbo, WA, to Elis August and Eva Grant (Morgan) Hallman. He was raised there in Poulsbo, and graduated from the Poulsbo High School. On September 5, 1942, he married Hulda Peterson in Keyport, WA. Bill worked at the Keyport Naval Torpedo Station as a Quality Control Technician, until his retirement in 1977. Bill was a very active member of the Chico Alliance Church. At home he was an avid gardener and he enjoyed traveling. Bill is survived by his daughter Sharon Newling, sisters; Doris Mattson of Bainbridge Island, Washington and Roda Brown of Canada, brother; David Hallman and his wife Opal of Seabeck, Washington, granddaughters; Charlene Wilkerson of Virginia and Sherry Hallman of Washington, grandson; Jeff Hallman of Silverdale, Washington, great-grandchildren; Kayla and Joey Wilkerson of Virginia. As well, Bill was survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor in 1995, brothers; Ralph Hallman and Ted Hallman, sister's; Calla Brickley and Goldie Hugbo. Bill asked that his friends remember the Chico Alliance Church at 3670 Chico Way NW, Bremerton, WA 98312 rather than send flowers to his service. There will be a Graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery Friday, July 19, 2002 at 3:30 PM. A Memorial service will follow at 5:00 PM at the Chico Alliance Church.