We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for everyone that celebrated with us in Chelan and afar. Please enjoy this video celebration of Bill’s life created by the family for the memorial.
Bill Sargent passed away peacefully in his home on May 20th, 2024. He is survived by his children Breah (Nathan Matthews), Will, and Ryan Sargent, his brother Doug Sargent (Vicki), his nieces Brenda and Erin Sargent, and his large extended family, friends, and students.
About Bill Sargent
Bill Sargent, a longtime Chelan resident, was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Robert and Dorothy Sargent; rounding out an even 4 children to be the youngest sibling to Lorie, Robert (Bob) and Douglas (Doug). Bill grew up in Bothell, Washington, graduating from Inglemoor High School and then moving on to Bellevue Community College and Western Washington University where he graduated with a teaching degree and later obtained his Master’s degree in Computers and Education.
After graduating from Western, he married Lynn (Nelson) Sargent and had 3 children; Breah, William and Ryan Sargent who grew up with their dad being a teacher, football coach, sometimes their coach and driver’s ed teacher, and biggest supporter.
He retired after almost 35 years of teaching history, current world events, and coaching a variety of sports for the local community. He enjoyed old western movies, fishing, traveling on and off his harley davidson, and spending time with his family, especially his children.
His children would like to thank everybody who has reached out and shared their condolences during this time and would love to laugh, talk and share with you at his memorial.
