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William Edwards Obituary
William Spencer Edwards, 77, was born in Godair Township, Mo., to Mitchell and Dollie Edwards.
He had six siblings, all deceased. He was a graduate of Portageville High School.
In 1952, he married Lois Rinck, with whom he had three children. Bill joined the Air Force and served honorably for 20 years. Upon his return from Vietnam, he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, where he retired in 1973. For the next many years, he enjoyed a second career in insurance and investments.
In 1978, Bill married Margaret Corcoran, who survives him in Vacaville. He is also survived by two sons, Mark (Diane) of Vacaville and Michael (Kathy) of Las Vegas; daughter, Paula Easton (Mike) of Suisun; and grandchildren, Kaylan, Kyle, Matt Edwards, Ryan and Ken Easton.
Bill was a natural athlete. He excelled in many sports in high school and the military, but his passion was golf. He was happy to have had two holes in one. He was a sincere, quiet, kind, loving man and hard worker. He was a loyal 49er fan, a fierce patriot, a devoted husband and father, and a man of faith.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Road, Vacaville.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Salvation Army, 630 Orange Drive, Ste. M, Vacaville, CA 95687, or salvationarmyusa.org.
Arrangements are by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, (707)446-3233, www.vacahills chapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
December 1, 2010
All the best to the family
November 25, 2010
Dearest Margaret,
My sincerest, deepest condolences.
oxoxo Love, Erin Everyday, KCRA Channel 3 ;o)
Vaca Hills Chapel
November 23, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 23, 2010
We will always remember Bill for his sense of humor and his contagious smile. He was just a fun guy to be around and we too, will miss him.
Ted and Sue Todd
Lisa Evans
November 23, 2010
Dear Paula & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the pain be lightened by the memories that your Father has left with you.
Star Dad
I love you, Dad, and want you to know,
I feel your love wherever I go.
Whenever I've problems, you're there to assist,
The ways you have helped me would make quite a list.
Your wisdom and knowledge have shown me the way,
And I'm thankful for you as I live day by day.
I don't tell you enough how important you are,
In my universe you're a bright shining star.
Love,
Lisa, Matthew & Alexis
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