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William Kidby Obituary

July 25, 1938 - July 16, 2011

William Michael Kidby passed away on the evening of July 16, 2011, in Fairfield.

Bill was born in Jamaica, N.Y., to George and Catherine Kidby on July 25, 1938.

Bill retired as a major from the United States Air Force after 22 years of distinguished service.

There will be a graveside service with full military honors on Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville.

Arrangements are by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 446-3233, vacahillschapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reporter on Jul. 20, 2011.

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