William 'Billy' Floyd Minor Obituary (1982

William Floyd Minor, Bill or Billy to most, 38, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home in Seattle, WA. Bill was born on June 12, 1982, in Ellensburg, WA., to Mike and Mabel Minor. Bill lived in Kittitas and attended Kittitas schools where he excelled as a honor roll student and musician. He was first chair on trumpet in band and an accomplished guitar player. Due to unforeseen circumstance Bill was prevented from graduating, he later completed his GED. He then attended Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho receiving a degree in HVAC. During the summer months he worked for a mineral exploration company in Elk City, Idaho where he developed a keen interest in geology later transferring to CWU in Ellensburg, WA., to complete his degree. While pursuing a career in his field, Bill worked for several restaurants in Ellensburg, Roslyn and Seattle. Eventually he began his career with NVL Laboratories, Inc., and worked for the company until his passing. Bill had a passion for the outdoors, he enjoyed exploring, visiting hot springs and attending music festivals. He had a taste for microbrewery beer and made sure to sample them during his travels. He possessed an infectious sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. Bill touched hundreds of lives, bringing joy and love to everyone he met. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 9:00 am 1:00 pm at Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, 500 E. Mountain View Ave., Ellensburg followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:30. Bill is survived by his father Mike (Schiree) Minor, sisters; Mary Jo Ryan, Kimberly Ryan, brother Cole (Kylee) Sullivan, nephew; George Stewart many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his partner Brian Akey. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel, grandparents, Buck & Merna Minor and Mark & Jane Jenkins. Memorial donation can be made in Bills honor to www.lifelong.org Bills bright light was too soon extinguished. His memory will shine bright in our hearts forever. Visitation Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Ellensburg) Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PO Box 577 Ellensburg, Washington 98926 Celebration of Life Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Ellensburg) Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:30 PM PO Box 577 Ellensburg, Washington 98926