After a long full life, Bill passed away peacefully on February 6, 2017. Born in 1922 to Swiss immigrants, Bill lived his life in Murray, Utah. He married Ruth, the love of his life, in 1944. Bill served in the Pacific Theater in WWII, operated a small mine, and spent many years as a member of the Operating Engineers, pioneering roads such as the Mirror Lake Highway, Deer Valley Drive, and worked on the dam at Smith-Morehouse.
Bill was an avid skier until the age of 90, enjoying many days at Solitude with his many friends. Bill would be seen daily biking the Jordan River Parkway, meeting and greeting friends along the trail. Bill also grew an incredible large garden freely sharing with family and friends.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Ruth, his brother, and two sisters. Bill is survived by his 3 children, Scott (Marsha), Rodd (Mary) and Jane (Russ). Bill loved his grandchildren, Chad, Jay, Josh and Alex and his great grandchildren, Treyton and June.
Bill enjoyed life and made friends wherever he went. He was a great man and will be missed. Our world is less without him.
Bill's family would like to thank Brighton Hospice for all the care they gave to him.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 240 East 5600 South, Murray, Utah. Family and friends may call on Friday, February 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity.
