WILLIAM E. "Bill" HALSEY

William "Bill" E. Halsey of Sanger, CA, age 89, went to be with his lord peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born on March 8, 1928, in Hughson, CA, to William and Roxie (Bray) Halsey. In 1946, Bill graduated from Hughson Union High School, where he excelled in football, baseball, and track. Having earned a scholarship for these sports, he continued his education earning an Associate of Arts degree in Physical Education at La Verne College. Bill worked as a butcher for over 40 years and was an active member of the UFCW, retiring with over 23 years of service to Save Mart Supermarkets. Sharing his passion for baseball, he coached Babe Ruth baseball for over 11 years in Sanger, from 1971 to 1982, having coached his team to win the championship for ten years in a row. As an active member of Faith Community Church, he served on their board of directors for over 20 years and always took the time to share the word of God and pray with those in need. Known as "the kindest man I had ever met", he enjoyed fellowship, a great meal, growing the best tomatoes, making his award winning vanilla ice cream, deer and waterfowl hunting, and freshwater and deep sea fishing. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Angela J. Halsey. He is survived in death by his children, Cherie Porter Blackwell, William R. "Bob" Halsey, Randall E. Halsey, Kelly C. Halsey, and Gregory S. Reed; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The Halsey family would like to thank all of the staff at the California Armenian Home for their kind and compassionate care. They would also like to thank Dr. John Nelson, Dr. George Molina, and Dr. Kevin Boran for their continued care and support. Visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home located at 308 Pollasky Ave., Clovis, CA, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, 430 Peach Ave., Clovis, CA, on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's name to Ducks Unlimited.