William F. Camp

William "Bill" Frederick Camp passed away on July 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of determination and spirit. Bill was born on June 14th, 1948, in Vancouver, Washington. A child of the 1950s in Vancouver, Bill spent his boyhood riding bikes, playing Little League, attending Cub Scouts, and getting into mischief with his friends. He was proud to have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Columbia River High School, class of 1966. At CRHS, he excelled in football and wrestling, scoring the first touchdown at the new school and being one of the first wrestlers to reach the state competition. After two years at Oregon State University, Bill enlisted in the Army, completing two tours in Vietnam. Upon returning home, he earned a spot on the All-Service Wrestling Team and competed in the Pan American Games. In 2014, he was honored with an induction into the CRHS Sports Hall of Fame. Bill earned his B.A. from Western Washington University and his M.A. from Antioch University in Family Therapy. He dedicated his career to uplifting homeless veterans, empowering at-risk youth, and championing the needs of disabled adults. At the heart of Bill's life was his love for family and friends. He married Sandra Lippincott in 1978, and together they raised two children. Family time was spent hiking and skiing in the Cascades, floating the Yakima River, and picking huckleberries in Indian Heaven. Bill's legendary holiday sing-alongs are well remembered by his nieces and nephews, while his annual "elk dinners" at the family cabin created lasting bonds among the men and boys in the family. Always the outdoorsman, Bill organized hunting trips in the Palouse, elk hunting, and fly fishing in western Washington with long-time friends and family. After raising their family in Seattle, Bill and Sandra moved to Yelm, where Bill immersed himself in the bluegrass music community. He played dobro in several bands and traveled to various festivals. Becoming a grandpa was the highlight of his later years; he was always ready to share a story or crack a joke. Dubbed "Bluejay" by his grandchildren, he shared his love of birding, hiking, and skiing with them. Despite the long-term effects of Agent Orange, Bill's spirit remained strong, leading him back to Vancouver to be close to family and receive medical care. Even in his most challenging times, he planned for the next adventure. Bill is survived by his wife Sandra Lippincott, daughter Jessie Mohandessi (Siyavash), son Eric (Liz), grandchildren Imaan, Kimia, Mina, Julian, Eleanor, sisters Sarah Athay (Ron), Catherine Camp (Stan), Bess Camp, and 15 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rachel Redman and Roger Fee Camp There will be a celebration of his life in September. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Lupine Experiential School https://lupineexperientialschool.org/community/

William F. Camp

June 14, 1948 - July 7, 2025