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William DeHart Obituary
Resident of California
August 1, 1926-November 11, 2010
Bill was a long term resident of Santa Clara and Scotts Valley, prior to retiring to Palm Desert, CA and then Santa Barbara. He passed away after a short illness peacefully in Batavia, Illinois surrounded by his family.
Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilda and five children, Bill (Turlock, CA), Dave (Sunnyvale, CA), Don (San Jose, CA), Phil (Manila, Philippines), and Ruth Lindstedt (St. Charles, Ill.) He is also survived by his older brother Ken (Silver Spring, Md.). Bill had 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Bill served as a Yeoman second class in the Navy during WWII. Upon his honorable discharge, he married Wilda, the woman who became his lifelong companion.
He first attended Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill. He received his BS degree in Public Administration from American University in Washington, DC. Bill held a variety of civil service positions including the Small Business Administration in San Francisco, and in industry at Lockheed in Sunnyvale. He and Wilda started a printing business in 1972 which at one time employed over 100 people. He retired from the family business in 2000. He spent his retirement years traveling with his wife, gardening, reading, writing, and researching his family's genealogy, which was one of his many passions.
Bill was laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Elwood, Ill. with full military honors.
He will be remembered always with fondness from his entire family and those fortunate enough to have known him and called him a friend.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Foothill Covenant Church, Los Altos, CA on Saturday, December 18th.
His family has requested that in lieu of flowers, any gifts be sent to the following organization where Bill spent his final days: The Good Samaritan Fund c/o Holmstad Covenant Retirement Community 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Ill. 60510 in memory of William DeHart.
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Memories and Condolences
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Newton
November 29, 2010
To the Dehart family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. I want to thank him for serving his country to keep it SAFE and FREE, he is a HERO to many and always will be. I am also glad that he came home safely to have a family of his own and the rest of his life to spend with them. May he R.I.P <3
Tom Perks
November 22, 2010
Bill was a great friend and a dear brother. I will always value the times we spent together in Scotts Valley and his support to me as the pastor.
Earl and Sharon Crossland
November 18, 2010
Earl and I are saddened to hear of the death of Bill. We remember fondly your years at Mission Springs and are glad you enjoyed so many years of travel and companionship after leaving here.
Dan Bedwell
November 17, 2010
Your entire family has meant the world to ours. I have great memories of your dad always in great spirits. Our best to all of you in this trying time--especially your mom.
Vickie Shehan
November 16, 2010
My heart goes out to you and your families at this very sad time and in the days ahead. I have such fond memories of your dad and mom, and hope that in time, your sadness will turn to memories of happy times shared. Please give Wilda my best. Love,
Nancy Gongaware
November 16, 2010
Your whole family remains in my prayers. God Bless you all! >
The Hultgren Family and Staff
November 12, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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