William (Bill) Greek Pryor

William (Bill) Greek Pryor, a 45-year old resident of Moses Lake passed away on August 8, 2014.

Bill was born October 13, 1925 in Oklahoma. He was the oldest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Eva Bernice Pryor; second wife, Mary Pryor; brothers, Freddie, Dennis and Bobby and sister, Agnes Pryor.

His six children survive him, three step daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren:

Sylvia (Clarence) Strong, Santa Rosa, CA (Julie & Justin)

Junior (LuAnn) Zane, Moses Lake, WA; James Zane, Kennewick, WA, Brandon, Justina Davila (Jason & Kayla), San Jose, CA

Dale (Sandy) Pryor, Madill OK; Joseph McDowall (Nicki & Kace), McKinney, TX

Michele (Joe) Ottmar, Ephrata, WA; Troy, Gillard (Carly), Logan, Conner, Colin, Abbi); Rachel (Jeff) Jordon Medford, OR, Caden, Ethan, Gavin, Brennen; Kacey (Miguel) Perez, Moses Lake, WA (Amaya & Mateo); Kerry (Michael) Moore, Vancouver, WA;

Robin Bishop, Liberty Lake, WA; Margo Meyers, Ammon, Aurora

Tom (Bonnie) Pryor, Page, AZ; William (Lacey) Pryor (4 daughters); Jennifer (Rick) Pryor, Moses Lake, WA (1 daughter)

Beth and James Yonko, Moses Lake, WA

Stephanie, Alma and Mike Jewell, UT (John)

Joyce Clover

Brothers: Layton, TX; John, WA; Sisters: Thelma, TX; Ruth, CA; Ellen, UT; and Erma, WA.

At age 16, Bill tried to enlist into the Navy, only to be told to return in two years! He served as a gunner on the USS Hobby and fought in the Midway Island Battles.

In 1969, Bill moved his wife and four younger children from Santa Rosa, CA to Moses Lake, WA. He wanted a different kind of life for his family. And it was! We about froze to death that first winter in our old farmhouse. It was one of the coldest on record and we had never seen snow!

He somehow bought 60 acres, a harrow bed and a welder. To work he went. He supported his family many years with his welding know how. Bill loved the outdoors especially the mountains, usually on a horse or horse-trading, and always with a dog by his side.

There will be a memorial service on September 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at 746 S. Ironwood Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837. For questions please email mojo56.55@gmail.com.