Bill Borgert: Edmonds School District teacher and administrator later worked at Seattle University

Bill Borgert, Ed.D.

Bill passed away on Dec. 27, 2021 at the age of 91 years old. He is survived by his wife Margie; daughters Suzanne (Bernard) Ciernick and Maria (Michael) Prestel; and five grandchildren: William, Tony, Jacob, Sophia, and Richard Ciernick.

He was the youngest of seven siblings. Bill was born in Wolf Point, Montana in 1930. He grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington where he attended school. Bill graduated from Seattle University with a BA and MA and a Doctorate from the University of Idaho.

Bill was hired as an elementary school teacher in Edmonds, Wash. He was principal at Lynndale, Snoline and Beverly Elementary. He also served as Assistant Superintendent in the Edmonds School District. When Bill retired from public school he was hired by Seattle University to institute and coordinate the department of Professional Development. He was also the coordinator of Teacher Placement and taught education courses in the College of Education.

Bill was a long-time member of Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds where he volunteered in a variety of positions. He was a lifetime member of the Lynnwood Elks Lodge and Snohomish County teachers’ association. In retirement he continued to devote free time to Seattle University and the University of Idaho as a member of their Advisory Councils.

Remembrances may be made to Seattle University, College of Education or the University of Idaho, College of Education endowments.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds; with a Committal following at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery.

  1. Margie,
    My heart goes out to you. I feel your pain, after having just lost Bruce. We have always cherished your friendship. In every sense of the word, Bill was a gentleman and a scholar. Bruce especially enjoyed bantering with Bill at Emblem conventions. Heaven will never be the same with those two up there, carrying on where they left off here on earth. May he rest in peace, and may God grant you His peace.

  2. My condolences to the family. Bill was my principal at Beverly elementary when I started teaching 1969-1975. A special memory when he came to my wedding in Oakesdale, WA. He was a wonderful principal and kids and staff loved him! A treasure to education. Sending my love!

  3. Bill owned the apartments above the office supply on 5th Avenue where I lived for a time. The most generous and tolerant landlord I’ve ever known. Shine on dear man!

  4. Margie,my heart is breaking for you and your family.Bill was such a kind, understanding, and generous soul.
    He will be sorely missed. Sam Love

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