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Craig Willy Obituary
A memorial service for Craig Gray Willy, 84, of Vacaville, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Nadeau Family Funeral Home.
Inurnment will be private.
Mr. Willy died Dec. 30, 2004, in Vacaville Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center.
Born Oct. 18, 1920, in Pukwanna, S.D., he resided in Vacaville. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years, retiring in 1969. He was a high school math and art teacher for 10 years, retiring in 1975, and worked as a highway patrolman (between World War II and Korea) for three years. He was an artist all of his life, president of the Art League, a member of the Quiet Birdmen and a writer.
Mr. Willy is survived by his wife of 15 years, Marilyn Willy; daughters, Joella Kermit and Berta McDonald; son, Scott Willy; stepsons, James Nolan, David Nolan and Paul Nolan; seven grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Affairs, 1301 Clay St., Room 1300 North, Oakland, 94612-5209
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Delores Owen
January 12, 2005
My father was an Air Force buddy of Craig's. My parents were Frank & Eleanor Witmer and at times we were stationed in the same places. Craig gave me art lessons in Houston, TX when I was 9 years old. When we moved to Vacaville, I always thought about contacting him. I wish I had. I'm sorry for your loss.
Nadeau Family Funeral Home
January 11, 2005
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