Chester Dennis Williams

Chester Dennis Williams Sr., 78, a long- time Cashmere resident, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17th, 2016. He was born on February 27th, 1938 to Chester C. and Theresa Mae Williams in Wenatchee, WA. He attended Cashmere High School, where some may have known him as Dennis. Chet served in the US Coast Guard for 20 years. He enlisted immediately after high school in 1956, retiring in 1976. While stationed in New Jersey he met and married Dolores Tatarka on February 12th, 1966. Shortly after, their son Chester Dennis Jr. was born. A few years later, they moved back to Cashmere, where their daughters Kathryn and Melody were later born. Chet worked in the plumbing field and as a machinery mechanic for many years. He also worked with Dolores in their family owned business, Cashmere Cleaners. Chet and Dolores were married for over 30 years, when she suddenly passed away in 1997. After becoming active in his church he was introduced by friends to Margaret, a lovely lady he married in October of 2002. They spent 13 happy years together. Chet was great with his hands - From being able to fix anything, to creating works of art through painting, writing songs and poetry and playing musical instruments. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing gospel music, which he called "picking and grinning", at church, local functions, assisted living facilities, and most of all with friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester; mother, Theresa; and wife, Dolores. Chet is survived by his wife Margaret, of Wenatchee; sister Patricia (Jim) Bloch, Edmonds, WA; son Chet (Michelle) Williams of Tennessee; daughter Kathryn (Robert) Hinkle, of Cashmere; daughter Melody Birmingham, of Wenatchee. His seven grandchildren; Brittni, Courtyey, Alicia, Nicole, Zach, Jordan and Aubrey. His five great-grandchildren; Trenton, Alex, Noah, Saebrianne, and Sammi Jo. Viewing will be held on Friday, March 25th from 1-5pm at Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee. A special music and potluck gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 2:00pm at the American Legion Hall in Cashmere, WA. You are invited to view his online guestbook at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are assisted by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Chester Dennis Williams

February 27, 1938 - March 17, 2016