William “Bill” L. Chalmers died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Life Care Center of West Seattle. He was 77 years old.

He was born Dec. 24, 1925, to William Sr. and Jessie Eleanor Chalmers in Linton, Ore.

Mr. Chalmers was a resident of Vashon Island from 1960 to 1994. He was an active volunteer with youth as a Little League coach, Youth Track and Field coach and organizer, as well as founder of the Vashon Island Archery Club that was active in the 1960s and 70s. He was also an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Vashon Island Sportmen’s Club and the Veterans of Foreign War #2628 on Vashon.

Mr. Chalmers, a U.S. Army WWII Veteran, was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals for his service to our country.

He retired to live in Ocean Shores, Wash., after the death of his wife of 44 years, Patricia A. Chalmers in 1994.

Survivors include his daughter Cynthia Chalmers-Matusky and son-in-law Fredrick Matusky of Vashon Island, son Jack Chalmers and daughter-in-law Theresa M. Lamb of San Francisco, Calif., and grandchildren Brian and Colleen Chalmers also of San Francisco, Calif.

No services were planned.