William Terrance Waite, 79, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the last year and former resident of Evanston.
Mr. Waite was born May 27, 1942, in Evanston, Wyoming, the son of Thomas William Waite and Catherine F. Fife.
He attended schools in Evanston and was a 1960 graduate of Evanston High School.
Mr. Waite married Wendy Cheryl Ellingford on Aug. 10, 1990, in Evanston, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2018, in Evanston.
William served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He worked for Black Butte Coal for 15 years, until his retirement in 1987, as a maintenance supervisor.
Mr. Waite was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and BPOE, Elks Lodge #2588.
He enjoyed camping, rock collecting, woodworking and traveling.
Survivors include four sons, Billy Waite (Corie), Tim Waite (Tracy), Scott Todd (Brenda), and Clint Todd (Salina); four daughters, Terrie Lynn Pond; Cindy L. Thuirer (Mike), Mindy House (Shad) and Wendy Fletcher (John); two brothers-in-law, Marvin Wagstaff and John Willoughby; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Waite; and two sisters, Patricia Willoughby and Kathy Wagstaff.
Following cremation, at his request, no services will be conducted.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Joseph Hendrick and family for their loving care and friendship to William T. Waite during his time in St. George, Utah.
Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
