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William McMahon Obituary
WILLIAM B.
MCMAHON
Dec. 12, 1920 – Dec. 12, 2009
William (Bill) McMahon 89, most recently of Rancho Bernardo, passed away Saturday December 12, 2009 on his 89th birthday in San Diego. Bill was born in Walnut, Iowa to Thomas and Margaret McMahon. The family moved to Los Angeles when he was five years old. He graduated from USC Dental School in 1945. After college, he accepted a commission in the U.S. Navy, which stationed him in San Diego where he met Sally Ann York, his wife of 45 years. He was transferred to Kobe, Japan as a Navy Dentist in an Army Hospital. Upon returning to the United States Bill and Sally, at the insistance of Navy friend Warren Lavezo, moved to El Centro and established a dental practice which they operated for 45 years. While in El Centro, Bill was a member of the El Centro Kiwanis Club for 51 years and served on numerous community boards. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Sally in 1992.
He is survived by his three children, Michael W. McMahon (Sharon), Betsy Kostas (Joseph) and Mary Katherine LaBrucherie (Tim); his grandchildren, Jean Pierre LaBrucherie, Michelle LaBrucherie and Michael J. McMahon; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at San Rafael Catholic Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, California at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 17. The Rosary will follow at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Celebration of the Funeral Mass at 10 am. The Committal will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 201 East Gillett Road, in El Centro at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to either the El Centro Kiwanis Club or the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Arrangements are by Poway-Bernardo Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McMahon
Ron House
December 30, 2009
Mike, Mary and Betsy; I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He and Dr. McMichael were the two influences in my pursuing dentistry as a career. I watched that palm tree grow in the front yard of your former home on Heil Avenue and somehow it seems a coincidence that it also was lost this year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jason C. Quan
December 23, 2009
Mr. McMahon (Mike), Mrs. McMahon (Sharon), and Michael Jr.,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Although I did not know Dr. McMahon, I know that he must have been a great man to have had such a loving and caring family such as yours. May God comfort you during this time.
Jason C. Quan
December 23, 2009
Mr. McMahon (Mike), Mrs. McMahon (Sharon), and Michael Jr.,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a great man to have had such a loving and caring family like yours. May God comfort you during this time.
Ralph Prater
December 22, 2009
Our condolences to the McMahon family on your loss. Bill was our friend as well as our Dentist during the years we lived in the valley. He was a very good man. Ralph & Leah Prater Logan, Kansas
December 21, 2009
Mike, Sharon & Michael-
So sorry for your loss. Blessings and love.
Harry & Vicki Blackman
Terry (Terrazas)Asamen
December 20, 2009
Betsy, Mary and family.
So sorry to hear about your dad, my parents' neighbor. I wish you a peaceful Christmas and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Terrazas Asamen
December 20, 2009
Bill was a FIRST class gentleman in every respect. I loved working with him in Kiwanis.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Sonny Stires
Mike Emerson
December 19, 2009
My condolences to the McMahon family. May God comfort you.
John McNeece
December 18, 2009
Mike, Betsy and Mary:
I was so sorry to hear the news of your Dad's death. He was our family's dentist for as long as we were in the Valley. I also had a chance to talk to him a little as a youngster when I came by your house. He was such a kind and caring man. And he did have a wry sense of humor. My condolences.
Kathy Barker Mellinger
December 18, 2009
Betsy, Mary and Mike,
I was so sad when I heard of your father's passing. My heart, love and prayer goes out to you and your families! May you find comfort in knowing your parents are together again. I am thankful they gave me such a dear friend in you, Betsy. May The Good Lord bless you all.
Roger LaBrucherie
December 18, 2009
I knew Dr. McMahon for well over 50 years – at first as a man I never wanted to see [for he was our family’s childhood dentist], then, years later and much better, as Mike, Betsy, and Mary’s father. I will miss this remarkable man’s great warmth, intelligence, and wry sense of humor.
December 17, 2009
To Bill's family:
What wonderful memories of your Dad AND your Mom. I was at their wedding many years ago. You were bessed with two loving parents. Now you are left with good memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Betty (Slaughter) Harriman
Marla Baker Yoell
December 16, 2009
Dr. McMahon was a wonderful dentist. I remember going to him when I was just a little girl. (I am now 53) My entire family loved him and appreciated his expertise. My aunt, Roberta Sanchez, enjoyed working for him in the 1950's. I am truly sorry for your loss and ask the Lord to give you comfort at this time.
Margie Bailey-DuBois
December 16, 2009
Mike, Betsy, Mary and families, I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing. I have many fond memories of growing up in the McMahon household.. my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
LINDA HEATH
December 16, 2009
THE MCMAHON FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. LOVE LINDA TACKETT HEATH
Tony & Shelly Rouhotas
December 16, 2009
Mike & Sharon our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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