Background
Bowden, William Darsie was born on August 11, 1920 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Edmund Robert and Elisabeth (Darsie) Bowden.
Bowden, William Darsie was born on August 11, 1920 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Edmund Robert and Elisabeth (Darsie) Bowden.
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1942.
Junior executive, Frederick and Nelson Department Store, Seattle, 1946-1948; vice president, co-owner, William L. Davis Company, Seattle, 1948-1984.
Trustee Foundation for Interior Design Education Research, Plestcheeff Institute for Decorative Arts University Washington Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Society Interior Designers (president Washington chapter 1966-1967, national vice president 1969-1971), Furniture History Society (London), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Washington Athletic.
Married Anne Minor Lile, July 29, 1948. Children: Darsie Minor, Raleigh Anne, Elsiabeth Lile.