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William Shaughnessy Obituary
SHAUGHNESSY, William F.
Passed away January 24, 2009 in Roseville, CA at age 70. Survived by his wife Judy; children, Trish, Jill, William and stepchildren, Eric Engstrom and Jennifer Engstrom Irby; and 7 grandchildren. He was an MP in the Army during the Korean War. Upon discharge, joined the Sacramento Police Dept. as an officer for 29 years retiring in 1993. Memorial Service will be Sat., Feb, 7 at 1:30pm, Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA 95661. Reception immediately following.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Shaughnessy
Nicole Kowalik
February 6, 2009
My "Unca" Bill-
You were truely the sweetest man I have ever met. I will see you again oneday, but until then, may you rest in peace and look in on us every now and again. You were our silly Unca Bill and I will never forget your jokes and your stories. I remember swimming in your pool with you, eating Mountain Mike's Pizza for the first time, and camping. You were my Dad's best golf partner. We love you and we will miss you everyday. Sleep well my, Unca Bill.
Richard Kupper, SacPD 68-98
February 4, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Bill back in the late 70's and early 80's. As a cop he was always the calm in the storm and I have always admired him for that quality. His dry sense of humor was always refreshing and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Pauline Massengale
February 2, 2009
My sincere condolences to my long time friend Judy and her family. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve Turner
February 2, 2009
Bill was a real life hero to me. He treated us kids in Hollywood Park like we were family. After growing up it was always such a treat to run into him and catch up. I am quite sad to hear he departed and will miss the opprotunity to talk with him again. Hurray for Bill and all the Silver Foxes of Sac PD. Steve
CORDELL FORD
February 2, 2009
I SURPRISED BILL ONE DAY BY WHISLING "BOLERO"...HE WAS ASTOUNDED THAT I COULD DO IT. HE SURLY WILL BE MISSED.. I'M A RETIRED SPD SGT.
Sharon Gudmundson
February 1, 2009
Bill was a friend and co-worker of Arnold Wiliams and that is who I met Bill through. Amazingly great times were had by Bill, the Wiiliams family and myself. Since they were such hunting buddies we would always get to see the pictures. Duck hunting, deer hunting and when they would show gutting the deer I would close my eyes but when Bill would run the video backwards, so you could watch the deer being "re-skinned", I've never laughed so hard in my life.
My condolences to your family. He was one wonderful guy.
Sincerely, Sharon Gudmundson
Steve Avila
February 1, 2009
Bill was always a great guy to work with. Always a smile on his face. I have great memories of him. He will be missed.
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