Francis William "Bill" Somersall

Francis William “Bill” Somersall, age 82, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Blaine.

The world has lost one of its true good guys. Bill Somersall was a kind man with a constant smile and was a great storyteller.

Bill was born in Minot, ND and raised in Deering. He joined the Navy at age 19, serving 3 years. Bill then became a bush pilot in Alaska, later becoming an air traffic controller based out of Denver Center, CO. Retiring in his early 50’s, Bill bought a boat and set out to explore. He met his future wife, Lin (Eagan) Somersall, in Friday Harbor, WA. It was a match, their marriage lasting 30 years until his passing. They were truly each other’s best friends. Bill and Lin settled in Blaine, WA where they lived for 28 years. Bill is survived by his wife Lin, sons Patrick (Sue) and John (Cheryl) Somersall, stepson Derek Trautman, 4 grandsons, and 5 great grandchildren. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Assn. or Whatcom Hospice in Bill’s name. Graveside service will be Sept. 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale.

Rest in peace, dear Bill.