William Sayres

He was born on April 14, 1931 to Marion and Grace Sayres. He grew up in Milwaukie, Or and attended Milwaukie High School. He served in the US Navy in the early 1950's. Upon his return in 1955, he married Margaret Todd who preceeded him in death in 1997. He was a longtime Teamster, Elk Member and Pop Warner Football board member. After he retired from Delta Truck Lines he drove school bus for 10 years for North Clackamas.

Bill, also known to many as 'Papa', was a devoted fan of high school athletics in the community where he would often be seen as the man standing by the door. He was always his grandaughters #1 fan and supporter. He will be missed by all.

Survivors include: son, Cory Sayres and his wife Becky; daughter Debra Baker; grandchildren, Mandi, Ronni, Danielle, Frith, Esprit, Dustin and one great grandaughter, Olivia.

Private burial will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. A celebration of Life will be held at the Rex Putnam High School softball field on July 2nd, at 2:00 pm.

Arrangements under the direction of Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Portland, OR.