William R. (Bill) Lovin, D.C.

On April 19, 2023, Bill Lovin passed away in Green Valley, Ariz.

He was the husband of Kathy Morrison Lovin for 56 years and father to son Jay R. (Angie) of Eagle, Idaho, and daughter Janelle (Victor) Mancha of Albuquerque, N.M. He is also survived by brothers Jell (Donna) of Sumner/Lake Tapps, Wash., and Stephen of Newport, Ore., three nieces, two nephews and five grandchildren.

Bill grew up in Tacoma, Wash., was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed on the Point Glass. He attended CWSC where he met and married Kathy. The couple moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, and he attended the University of Hawaii. He worked at Kahala Hilton Hotel as a waiter and maitre d’ of the formal dining room. After son Jay was born in Hawaii, they relocated to Tacoma near Bill's parents, Joe and Martha Lovin. Bill graduated from the University of Puget Sound in marketing and management. Daughter Janelle was born in 1970 and Bill joined Kathy's father, Carl Morrison, to operate Sun Lakes Park Resort. In 1977, Bill enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1980, with a doctorate in chiropractic and a diplomate in radiology. He opened a private practice with his friend and colleague, Roger A. Baarstad, in Fife, Wash., where practiced for 18 years.

1999 took the Lovins to Albuquerque to live near daughter Janelle and family. Bill returned to chiropractic at Caremore Chiropractic and was director of doctors for nine years. Health problems forced retirement. He and Kathy moved to Green Valley in 2010 where they gulled and enjoyed their retirement with longtime friends Fred and Patricia Mueller and many new friends.

Bill was a man of many talents with a great sense of humor, and he loved God. The Mariners and Seahawks were his favorites. He was patient, kind, generous and a faithful partner and friend. He will forever hold a place in the hearts of all who knew him.