Many knew him as Bill. I first knew him as George, since I was the scientist at GE that hired him to come to Richland to join the Laboratory. George and I worked together for years, decades is more like it. I designed the tests, and George got them built and got the data for me. He always joked that, “Don is the only scientist he knew that could draw a graph with one data point!” What I knew was, that with the zero point of that graph and even one data point that George obtained, I had valuable information that the experiment would be a success. Most would require confirming data points and we got them , but I knew George’s work was precise and accurate and could be trusted. George could be trusted with anything.

We also shared camping, fishing and going to CUP church, and I will always remember his smiling face and handshake. Many will miss him, I will miss him, and Retha, I share your loss as he was one of my best friends.

Bill/George, I knew him by both names. My Dad, Tom Keasling, would mention Bill in conversation while working at FFTF and I know he thought highly of Bill. Our family is reminded daily of both George and Retha for the beautiful stained-glass window of red roses that they created for the Keasling’s front-door entry. In the late 80’s I also had the privilege to work with George at FFTF as his secretary under Bob Martin. He was quite a memorable character, and I have enjoyed knowing you both all these years.

With fond memories,

Rosemary & Jerilyn

Many knew him as Bill. I first knew him as George, since I was the scientist at GE that hired him to come to Richland to join the Laboratory. George and I worked together for years, decades is more like it. I designed the tests, and George got them built and got the data for me. He always joked that, “Don is the only scientist he knew that could draw a graph with one data point!” What I knew was, that with the zero point of that graph and even one data point that George obtained, I had valuable information that the experiment would be a success. Most would require confirming data points and we got them , but I knew George’s work was precise and accurate and could be trusted. George could be trusted with anything.

We also shared camping, fishing and going to CUP church, and I will always remember his smiling face and handshake. Many will miss him, I will miss him, and Retha, I share your loss as he was one of my best friends.

Bill/George, I knew him by both names. My Dad, Tom Keasling, would mention Bill in conversation while working at FFTF and I know he thought highly of Bill. Our family is reminded daily of both George and Retha for the beautiful stained-glass window of red roses that they created for the Keasling’s front-door entry. In the late 80’s I also had the privilege to work with George at FFTF as his secretary under Bob Martin. He was quite a memorable character, and I have enjoyed knowing you both all these years.

With fond memories,

Rosemary & Jerilyn

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. It just makes it doubly sad that we were unable to make connections while we were in OR. You have our greatest Sympathy Retha. Love, Bob & Naomi

With deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful member of the Johnson family tree. A good man and a joy to know for his sense of humor.

With Love always,

Nancy & Bob Henning

I had the privledge being a neighbor of Bill’s. I loved being his neighbor. I always considered Bill as one of the “good guys”. I had the good fortune of being one of Bill’s friends also. I loved looking across the street seeing Bill busy in his yard. I always knew if I ever needed any muscle that I could call Bill to come over to help me. He lived his faith. If the Lord had a job for Bill in this life or in heaven, I know he’s on it. He was an awesome gentleman that I will miss greatly. He will not be forgotten because he touched my life. Cheri