William, “Bill” Allan Hyde, 93, peacefully passed away at home on January 2, 2023, with family
by his side.
Bill was born in Aberdeen, Washington on March 30, 1929 to William Basil Hyde and Louise
Mina (Radam) Hyde. He lived his life in Aberdeen and referred to the Pacific Northwest as
“God’s Country”. Bill was taken out of school at the age of 14 and put to work, driving a delivery
truck for Hancock Fuel. This began a lifetime career of truck driving, eventually retiring after 34
years driving log trucks with Weyerhaeuser.
Bill served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and upon his return from overseas, he
married the love of his life, Winifred “Winnie” Joan Atwood on March 27, 1954. Together they
had a son, Michael and a daughter, JoAnn.
Bill loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, clam digging, rockhounding on the PNW beaches,
hiking, fossil digging, and just being with nature. He was especially fond of his Montana and
Kalaloch hunting trips. He loved to watch his grandchildren play sports. Bill was a loving
husband and great father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents: William and Louise Hyde, and his 3 brothers, and 3
sisters: Helen, Audrey, Byron, Noble, Maxine, and Gordon.
Bill is survived by his wife, Winnie, of Aberdeen, Washington; son, Mike ( Kim) Hyde, of
Roosevelt, Utah, daughter, JoAnn (Lee) Weber, of Cosmopolis, Washington; 9 grandchildren,
and 9 great grandchildren, all who will always cherish the time spent with him and will continue
to love and remember him.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM located
at the Rotary Log Pavilion, 1401 Sargent BLVD, Aberdeen, Washington. This will be a catered
event, the family has asked for you to bring your appetites and stories. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.
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