Background
Williams, Walter Baker was born on May 12, 1921 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Walter and Anna Leland (Baker) Williams.
Williams, Walter Baker was born on May 12, 1921 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Walter and Anna Leland (Baker) Williams.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1943. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1948.
With, Bogle & Gates, Seattle, 1948-1963; partner, Bogle & Gates, Seattle, 1960-1963; president, Continental Inc., Seattle, 1963-1991; chairman, Continental Inc., Seattle, 1991-1997; chairman emeritus, Continental Inc., Seattle, since 1997. Board directors United Graphics Inc., Seattle, 1973-1986, Federal National Mortgage Association, 1976-1977. Chairman Continental Savings Bank, since 1991.
Republican Washington State House of Representatives, Olympia, 1961-1963. Senior Washington State Senate, Olympia, 1963-1971. Chairman Economics Development Council of Puget Sound, Seattle, 1981-1982.
President Japan-American Society of Seattle, 1971-1972. Chairman Woodland Park Zoo Commission, Seattle, 1984-1985. Served to captain United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946,PTO. Member Mortgage Bankers Association American (president 1973-1974), Washington Mortgage Bankers Association (president 1971), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (advising committee), Washington Savings League (board directors, chairman 1991-1992), Rotary (president local club 1984-1985), Rainier Club Seattle (president 1987-1988).
Married Marie Davis Wilson, July 6, 1945. Children: Kathryn Williams-Mullins, Marcia Frances Williams Swanson, Bruce Wilson, Wendy Susan.