Bill Stenquist

1951-2022

Pagosa Springs, CO —Bill Stenquist passed away peacefully at his home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Bill was born in Logan, Utah and lived in Salt Lake City for the majority of his life. Bill is survived by his wife of forty-nine years Rochelle and two children Alan and Katherine (Joe) and his dog Willie. Bill was an amazing husband, father, and friend. His laugh and wit would fill a room and his laugh will be the biggest thing we will miss. Bill had a successful career in publishing and was executive editor with multiple major publishing companies. Bill’s biggest passion in life was being in the mountains or in the desert. He was an accomplished runner; finishing in the top three twice in the Wasatch 100, and twice in under 24 hours. Bill wanted to thank his dear friend Dave Hanscom (Park City) for all of his coaching, pacing, and adventures. Bill loved skiing and was an integral part of the Utah Nordic community. He was the editor of the TUNA (The Utah Nordic Alliance) News and on the board of TUNA for many years. Bill worked to preserve world class Nordic skiing in Utah by helping integrate Soldier Hollow into the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation- ensuring this world class venue for generations to come. Bill will be dearly missed by his family and all of his friends.