Bill passed away after a long struggle with strokes, surrounded by family and friends.
Bill was born in Greeley, Colorado, to Charles and Gladys Hughes.
He is a graduate of Franklin High School in Portland and Portland State University obtaining a bachelor's degree in science from the School of Business. He served with the Oregon Army National Guard.
Bill was employed by the City of Portland as an operations supervisor, in charge of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of 53,000 street lights for the city. He was a member of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), working on roadway lighting, light sources and obtrusive-light committees.
He was a member of the Sisters Rodeo Association, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Sisters, was an avid fly fisherman, and loved to travel. His favorite fishing spot was the Metolius River.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Brown, Sisters; daughters Laura Dickson (Doug) and Julie Aguilar (Chris); grandchildren Greg (Brittney), Ryan, Tyler, Nick, Danielle, Costner, Emily, Ethan and Annabelle. Bill is also survived by his brother, Charles (Chuck); and his nieces Melony Baker (Dusty) and Brandy Dunn.
The Celebration of Life for Bill will be at 11 a.m., February 27, at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds Clubhouse. A light lunch will be served. Friends and family are invited to wear colorful and/or Western wear to the celebration.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oregon Humane Society of Bend.
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