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William Dean Fode (Billy)

1963 - 2023

William Dean Fode (Billy) of Moses Lake, Wash., left this world on August 14, 2023, at the age of 60. To have known Billy was to know this: he was loving and kind, faithful, generous and mischievous with friends, deeply devoted to family, loyal to the Mariners, Seahawks, Zags and Kraken, dedicated to helping those in need, intrepid in travel, and always available to prepare a meal (in the kitchen or on the grill), mix a drink, mow the lawn, play Bingo, share a laugh, and hold a hand. Those who loved Billy love him still and, while he left far too so...