Donald Herbert Williams of Bellevue; a magnificent friend, father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather, lost his battle with cancer and COVID 19

He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his quick wit, generous nature and propensity to know someone everywhere he went.

Born in Holbrook, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He would then go on to serve the US Coast Guard and US Public Health Service.

Don worked for the federal and state government He was the Executive Director of the Washington State Board of Pharmacy for 23 years. He taught classes on Pharmaceutical law at the University of Washington.

In his free time, Don was a zealous reader and an avid sports fan with the University of Washington Huskies and the Boston Red Sox as his favorite teams. Don also loved to travel. He and Arda traveled the United States and the world for his work and their leisure. He enjoyed traveling with his grandchildren, as well. It was his great pleasure to show them the country of which he had seen every corner.

Don is survived by his wife, three children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Don was an extraordinary man.