WILLIAM COTTRELL JR. William Frederick "Bill" Cottrell Jr., 82, of Boulder City, beloved father, husband, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. He was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Oxford, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University-Ohio in 1952, and then received his masters degree in public administration from Michigan State University. He moved to Boulder City in the fall of 1963 to become the city manager. Following that, he worked for the Equal Opportunity Board of Clark County, and finally became the executive director for the Housing Authority of Clark County until his retirement in 1998. Throughout the years, he served on a number of city committees and boards, as well as being an active member of Grace Community Church, serving in a number of capacities. From 1969-1985, he was a Boulder City volunteer fire fighter/EMT. He also served on the Boulder City Hospital Board, Boulder City Museum/Hotel Board and the Boulder City Horseman's Association. He volunteered with the United Way, the National Park Service, the Henderson's Boys and Girls Club, along with numerous other groups. He was also a very active volunteer with the Nevada State Railroad Museum until shortly before his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 52 years, Gretchen. He is survived by his son, Joseph (Rachel); daughters, Sheila Decker (Mark) and Jeannie Morgan (Rick); five grandchildren; brother, Robert (Nancy); sister, Colleen Nelson (Frank); and numerous friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Grace Community Church, 1150 Wyoming St., Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nevada State Railroad Museum, P.O. Box 62423, Boulder City, NV 89006.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM COTTRELL

12 Entries

Amanda Rines

December 8, 2014

I feared that Bill was dead when we didn't get our usual newsy Christmas card last year. I finally got up the courage to look him up. We met Bill and Gretchen in Boulder City in 1966 where, Charles was the rector of St Christopher's Episcopal Church and I began a preschool which Richard and Sheila attended. We remained long distance friends all these years! God's Blessing on you all. Amanda and Charles Rines

Susan Garratt nee Brown

December 1, 2013

Almost 37 years ago I lived with and was cared for by Bill and Gretchen Cottrell as a foreign exchange student.As many already know they were good and kind people who treated me as one of their own for the 5 months I was there. I am blessed to have known them and still be in contact with their children. I like so many others will miss the annual newsletter and Christmas card that always felt like a special gift. Thank you both for the difference you made in this Kiwi kid's life. May you always rest in peace. Arohanui Susan

Jeanne Adams

October 17, 2013

I met Bill Cottrell Jr. at a Boulder City RPEN meeting a few years ago. He was an active member of Rpen and I always enjoyed his company at the meetings. My deepest sympathy goes out to hos family.

Joseph Cottrell

October 14, 2013

Thanks to everyone who commented here, especially Gus and Diane. I know your names and I know I have met you. Dad was one-of-a-kind and your friendship - along with everyone he ever met - was important to him. Thanks again; long life and peace to you all.

Diane Shapiro

October 11, 2013

To the Cottrell Family,
Bill was my boss for many years at the Clark County Housing Authority. I remained friends with Bill and Gretchen over the years. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you. He will be missed.

Cheryl Hale

October 11, 2013

I met Mr. C when I went to work at the Housing Authority of the County of Clark in 1994. He was a strong agency leader but also Had the ability to make you smile.

We shared something in common - his coffee mug and mine were brown inside.
My thought are with his family.

October 11, 2013

I met Mr. C in 1994 when I went to work for the Housing Authority of the County of CLark.
I enjoyed working for him. After his retirement he would drop in occassisonally and never forgot to say hello.

WE had one thing in common that no one else in the agency had - His coffee cup was as brown inside as mine was.

Cheryl Hale

Doris & Jimmy Green

October 11, 2013

Cottrell Family, We met Bill through RPEN (Retired Public Employees of NV) He was the Boulder City Chapters' Treasurer for many years and it was a real pleasure to work with him. We always looked forward to those meetings. He will be missed.

D Ross & Gloria M Parker

October 10, 2013

Cottrell Family; Bill was a wonderful friend & colleague to all of us in the Public Housing Field. He was always available to share his advice & counsel with all who asked. I was truly blessed to know & work with him thru-out my 30-yr career in Yolo County, CA, retiring in 1998 also. He will be missed & remembered by all of us, all over America.

Gustavo Ramos, Jr.

October 10, 2013

I was forutnate to have Bill as my boss for the 14 years I was employed by Housing Authority of the County of Clark. He was a true friend and a colleague. My sympathy to the family.

Dennis McBride

October 10, 2013

I knew Bill and Gretchen for many years and worked directly for Bill when he was on the Board of the Boulder City Museum and Historical Association. His familiarity with with and love of Nevada history made him a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed our long conversations about Boulder City and national politics, social issues, and other things. I admired and respected his knowledge and dedication. His death is a great loss to all of us.

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