William Maurice Ormsby, Sr.

William Maurice Ormsby Sr. "NOSE" born on March 10, 1953 to Charlie and Lenore Ormsby in Bremerton, WA, went to give Jesus a big hug on April 25, 2016. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1972. In 1974 he moved to Salem, OR, where he married his wife Karen. "NOSE" was a welder for 31 years at PSNS. He retired in 2008.
"NOSE" had a passion for missions and went on 10 mission trips to various countries around the world. His favorite mission was when he went to Dalat School in Malaysia. He was very active in Boy Scouts for 53 years, where he earned his Doctorate in Scouting Philosophy. He has been an active member of the Bremerton Relay for Life, Toys for Tots and Youth for Christ. He also spent many years as a volunteer Fire Fighter in Bremerton as well as Seattle.
He was very skilled at wood working, welding, and working on cars. He very much enjoyed making stuff for family and friends.
"NOSE" was Strong and Courageous. He was also a Survivor and was a hero to all of us. Well done good and faithful servant. We love you and will miss you very much.
"NOSE" is survived by his wife Karen and his two children Windy (Robert) and Billy. He had two grandchildren Luke and Ryleigh, a sister Diane and her son Chris, and several more nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Lenore Ormsby and Brother Frederick Ormsby.
Donations may be sent to the Bremerton CK Relay for Life at 3287 B Northlake Way NW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, or Tracyton Boy Scouts Troop 1506 at Troop 1506 Parents Club, P.O. Box 632, Tracyton, WA, 98393-0632.