William "Bill" Koshaba

William "Bill" Koshaba May 20, 1925 September 1, 2008 Former Resident of Concord Bill went to be with the Lord at age 83, with his family by his sid,e after a two year battle with cancer. Bill was born and raised in Millington, Michigan. At 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve his country in World War II. He attended advanced Anti-Aircraft training at Fort Ord, CA, and was sent overseas with the 77th Infantry Division. Bill was stationed at various islands in the South Pacific and was in the Military Police Unit in Hokaito, Japan. In 1946 he received an Honorable Discharge and returned to Michigan. In 1948, Bill married Esther Esse and they had daughter, Billie Carla Raney; granddaughter, Gina-Marie Elizabeth Raney; and grandson Steven William Raney. Bill also leaves behind one brother and two sisters. Bill is preceded in death by parents, John and Salby Koshaba; brothers, Carl and George; sisters, Jean and Deana. Bill worked for General Motors and retired in 1974 after 31 years of service. Bill married Mae Evelyn Ramsey in 1976 and his family grew: stepchildren Dianna Sanford and Donald Ramsey and families. Bill was a self-taught carpenter who enjoyed building several houses during his lifetime. He also started his own business, "Bill's Mobile Home Service". In 2004 his beloved Evelyn preceded him in death, and Bill moved to CA to live with his daughter where he enjoyed going out for breakfast, playing cards, and taking walks with Peanut, his "pup." Bill was a wonderful father and grandfather. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Bill will buried in Assyrian Cemetery of Flint MI. Memorial Service: Clayton Valley Church, 5430 Michigan Ave., Concord, CA, Sept. 14, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assyrian Cemetery of Flint, P.O. Box 13601, Flint, MI 48501.