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William ENGLISH Obituary

ENGLISH, William J. "Bill" 86, a native and resident of Tucson, Arizona, was conveyed to Heaven and unto our Lord's care June 22, 2017 in Tucson. Born in Tucson to William and Gertrude (nee Mustard) English, Bill was an alumnus of Tucson High School, a veteran of the Arizona National Guard, an engineer for Bell Aerospace and NASA, a Southern Arizona land developer and realtor, and an Arizona House of Representatives legislator from 1976 through 1990. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Theresa (nee Kukucka) of 47 years. Bill is survived by four children: William English of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Pamela Lauser of Antioch, California; Karen Fontes of Chatham, New Jersey; Mark English of Tucson, Arizona. Bill is also survived by a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service honoring his life will be conducted at a future date. If you wish to attend, email BillEnglishMemorial@gmail. com Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER CREMATION AND BURIAL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 2, 2017.

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Frank Frisina

July 5, 2017

Dear Mark,
My condolences to you and your siblings and all your families experiencing the loss if your dad. I wish I had known him too.
Peace and love.

Louise McKenna Ayers

July 3, 2017

My young son and I frequented your families home in the 70's. Will always remember your gracious Mom & Dad including us so we wouldn't be alone, on holidays, after my husbands death.

June 30, 2017

God bless Uncle Bill thank you for giving me wonderful memories of my time with you. I loved my summer out west with the whole English family. My heart goes out to Karen, Mark, Jerry, Olivia and Aaron, love you guys

William English

June 23, 2017

I love your Daddy

William English

June 23, 2017

I love you Daddy

William English

June 23, 2017

My Daddy, who I will miss greatly, and of whom I am extremely proud.

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