William C. "Bill" Brown III Passed away unexpectedly May 6, 1999 at his home in Puyallup, Washington. Bill was born in San Jose, California, July 30, 1952. He served four years in the US Air Force Military Canine Police. Bill was a dedicated and much respected volunteer unit leader with the motorcycle division (M.A.S.S.) of Pierce County Search and Rescue for many years. He was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter G, where he served as Safety Rider Instructor. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Harlow, Puyallup; daughter Sophie Brown, Lakewood; son William Brown IV, Chico, CA; mother Mary Alice and father William Brown, Jr., Saratoga, CA; three sisters, two brothers, one stepson, two stepdaughters, two step-grandchildren, and hundreds of friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 16 at his church, Harbor Covenant Church in Gig Harbor, beginning at 3 PM. Memorials may be sent to Special Olympics, the Diabetes Foundation, or the Heart and Lung Associations. From all who knew him, "Teddy Bear, you will be missed so very much." Pub Date: 5/13/1999 Tacoma News Tribune