Cdr William Mulholland

1923 - 2010

Cdr William Mulholland (Bill) passed away on Sept. 26 in Camarillo at the age of 87 due to complications of surgery.

Born Aug. 22, 1923 to Dr. Edward and Thelma Mulholland in Counsel Bluffs, Iowa. Bill and his four brothers spent their time involved in school and sports all through high school and college. Living in Staten Islands, N.Y., at the onset of WWII, Bill joined the Navy in November of 1943 and completed flight school to become a Naval aviator. He was assigned as a flight instructor to train pilots for combat both in the Pacific and Europe conflicts. His Naval career took him all over the world, most notably in the Pacific, sometimes away for months at a time.

Bill served his country honorably as a dedicated soldier and hero to both his country and his family. While stationed in Hawaii, Bill met and married his loving and dedicated wife of 64 years, Loraine, who supported his 43-year career history. For Bill and Loraine a day on the golf course was a standard routine. Retiring from the Navy in 1968 while in Coronado California, Bill and Loraine then moved to Westlake for his new career as an engineer with Hughes aircraft, but not before joining Westlake golf course and never missing a weekend of golf together. They moved to Camarillo in 1999 and Bill spent his time taking phenomenal care and attention to Loraine until her sad departure in January of 2010.

There could be no better definition of a devoted husband and wife than Bill and Loraine. Their life and their example will be sadly missed, but always remembered, by their family and friends.

Bill is survived by his children, Michael W. Mulholland of Vancouver, Wash., and Thomas J. Mulholland of Ventura; grandchildren, Tammi Hoffman, Danya Daly, Erin, Casey, and Mason Mulholland; great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Tyler, Madison, and Savannah.

Bill was preceded in passing by his wonderful and devoted wife, Loraine; Bill's parents; his four bothers, Edward, Bob, John, and Jim; and his grandson, Rory.

A special thank you to Gracie, Isabel, Lydia, and Rosa for their great care and compassion for Mr. Bill.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.

A service will be held to remember Bill at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9, in the Chapel of the Hills, Conejo Mountain Funeral home at 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012 805-482-1959.