Bertum Williams, age 90, of Townsend, passed away November 15, 2025 from complications of cancer.
Bertum was born March 27, 1935 in Bays, Kentucky to Smith and Martha (Holbrook) Williams.
Bertum graduated from high school and served our country honorably, first with US Marines for 3 years then with the US Navy for 22 years. His primary occupation was a storekeeper. After his honorable discharge he went to work for the city of Everett, WA for 20 years.
Bertum married Lorene Roark on September 1, 1957 in Bays, Kentucky. They welcomed three children together. He loved fishing and hunting and was a member of the Masons for 50 years along with being a member of the Shriner’s.
Bertum is preceded in death by his parents, Smith and Martha Williams; and a daughter, Brenda ‘Gail’ Borninkhof. He is survived by his wife Lorene Williams; sons, Mike Williams and Harold (Linda) Williams; grandson, Kenny (Kristina) Borninkhof; granddaughter, Richelle Borninkhof; and a great-granddaughter, Gracie Borninkhof.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners.
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