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William Floyd Callender, 89, died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his Corvallis home.
Bill was born April 2, 1927, at Port Neches, Texas, to Pearlie Badon Callender and Nevada Martin Callender. He graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont, Texas in 1944; then graduated from Massachusetts institute of Technology in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
Bill served in the Merchant Marine from 1943-1952 and the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1955.
In 1957 he married Miyoko Irie in Tokyo, Japan.
While based in Houston, Texas, Bill worked as a naval architect and marine engineer in shipyards and as an independent contractor on projects all over the world. His final years before retirement were spent on Governors Island in New York City working as a senior engineer with the US Coast Guard Maintenance Logistics Command, Atlantic.
In 2005, Bill and Miyoko moved from Houston to Philomath to be near their son and family.
Bill enjoyed music, especially the Corvallis Community Band.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
Bill is survived by his wife, Miyoko; daughter Catherine Sauls (Rolfe) of Thornton, Colorado; son Bill Callender (Mary) of Philomath; and grandchildren Noah and Luke Sauls, and Emma and Sam Callender.
There will be no services. If desired, memorial contributions in Bill's honor may be made to the Corvallis Community Band in care of Debbie Hackleman, 39125 Military Road, Monmouth, OR 97361, or a local community band of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories for the family at www.demossdurdan.com.
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