William Cabe Obituary (2021) – Everett, WA

1938-2020

“A branch has fallen from the family tree that says do not mourn me,

remember the best times, the laughter, the song,

the good life i lived while i was strong “

William “Bill” Cabe

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Bill Cabe died on March 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old. Bill was a longtime resident of Stanwood, WA who lived there for over 60 years. His family was born in Darrington, WA, to William “Glenn” Cabe and Alvina “Tillie” Erickson. She moved and lived in California for several years. During this time, Bill fondly remembered spending many summers on his grandparents (Jim and Clara Pryor) farm in Silvana, WA. In the late 1950s the family moved to Stanwood, WA. As a teenager, Bill milked cows on the family farm and worked for Twin City Groceries. He graduated from Twin City High School in 1958. After high school, Bill pursued a career as a bricklayer, trained with the Roodzant brothers and later worked for several local construction companies and also independently. He loved working with natural stone, and many described his fireplaces, grills, patios, and goal posts as not only useful but also works of art. Bill also had many interests and hobbies. He was a certified diver, enjoyed carpentry, welding, and working on cars. He also loved the outdoors. He loved gardening, especially growing corn and potatoes. He spent many years of his youth hunting ducks and birds with his beloved black Labrador Retriever “Lady”. His favorite destination was to visit his favorite uncle Jim Erickson and his family in Hoonah, Alaska, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and enjoying the rugged scenery. He also loved good conversation and meeting friends. He never knew a stranger and couldn’t get into conversation with anyone. He always had great stories to tell.

Bill leaves behind his 57-year-old wife Janice Cabe from Stanwood, WA, daughters Vicki Giacoman (Oscar) from Arlington, WA, and Vanessa Cabe (Josh Jozwik) from Stanwood, WA. He also leaves four grandchildren, Jacob Cabe (Angela) of Camano Island, WA, Josh Hodges, William Kallock, Levi Jozwik and one great-grandson, Koltom Hodges. He is also survived by his sisters Anita (Jim) Bickford, Artis (Jack) Wollin, and sister-in-law Debbie Specht, all from Stanwood, WA, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. In front of him lie his parents, his brother Paul Specht and great-grandson Kaison Hodges as well as many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

We miss you every day !! Your laughter, your love and your great stories that we will cherish forever …

The service for Bill has been delayed due to Covid. The family are hoping for a celebration of life announced later this year in Darrington, WA, where Bill will be buried at the family store.

William Cabe In Memory …

Published in The Herald (Everett) April 1-2, 2021.