Thursday, April 18, 2024
Bill M. Wainscott
March 31, 1934 – June 27, 2022
Bill was born on March 31, 1934 to Ivan and Anna Wainscott at the family ranch near Mansfield, WA. He was raised on his parents’ wheat ranch with his sister Colleen and brother Richard. He went to the school in Mansfield and graduated in 1953. He raised exotic pigeons during his high school years. He was in the army for 2 years and was stationed in Germany as a cook.
He came home and farmed with his brother on the family ranch on Dyer Hill, raising wheat and cattle. Bill raised Arabian horses and had many beautiful mares and stallions.
His family relished his homemade pies and cinnamon rolls. He enjoyed reading the daily newspaper and watching the evening news to keep up on current events. Bill lived his entire life in the house he was born in on the ranch, living his final years in East Wenatchee. He loved the peace and quiet of the ranch.
Bill leaves behind his brother Richard (Norma) Wainscott, his six nieces Kathy (Will) Wade, Denise (Tom) Poole, Shannon (K.D.) Leander, Paula (Jim) Young-Keeffe, Kaye (Brad) Wetli, Kris (Brian) Knopp, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ivan and Anna Wainscott, sister and brother-in-law Colleen and Gordon Black and nephew Clinton Wainscott.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Columbia River Fellowship Church in Mansfield at 11:00 am, followed by a lunch.
Please express your thoughts and memories on our online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.
