William Brady Stowell, age 32, died Dec. 15.

He was born Nov. 28, 1969 on Bainbridge Island to Robert and Michelle Stowell. He was raised on the island and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1988.

A proud Cougar, he went on to graduate from Washington State University in 1992.

He spent five years living and working in Chicago, where he spent much of his free time in the summer boating on Lake Michigan.

His love of the Northwest brought him back to the Puget Sound area last year.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Michelle Stowell of Bainbridge Island; three brothers, Brad Stowell and wife Joanne of Bellevue; Brian Stowell and wife Lori of Mill Creek, and Brendan Stowell and wife Jennifer of Bonney Lake; and four nieces, Miranda, Samantha, Rachel and Abigail.

Memorial services were held Dec. 22 on Bainbridge Island. Remembrances can be made to Northwest Harvest, P.O. Box 12272, Seattle WA 98102.

Arrangements were under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.