Billy AULT

Passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa on June 8, 2012 from cancer at the age of 69. Beloved and adored father of Ryan Dixon Ault and Catherine Alice Ault; dear friend of former wife Martha J. Bodell. Born in Omaha, NE on October 13, 1942, he was raised in Petaluma and was a life-long resident of Sonoma County. Billy lived fast and hard in the 60s and 70s eventually graduating from the school of hard knocks. In 1986 he became a member of the recovering community where he met his wife to be Martha. They married in 1987 and began a life with the birth of Catherine in 1988 and then in 1990 welcomed a son Ryan. Billy was an excellent journeyman painter for many years. Then in 1997, he became a counselor at the Santa Rosa Treatment Program, helping addicts. He worked there until a few weeks ago and had advanced to the position of Clinic Supervisor for the last six years. Said friend and co-worker Marla, "He loved the lost, the last, and the lonely and they felt it." Billy loved fishing, Warriors games, the Giants, gambling, afternoon naps, car rides, people and his cat Kitty (who he had a love/hate relationship with). But most of all, above all else, he loved his children with an adoration and pride that he wore like a badge. He leaves their hearts full with his complete love. His wit and sense of humor lives on thru them forever. They represent his best: his strength, his loyalty and his love without reservation. If you ever even met Billy, you can't help but smile at his memory and now shed a tear at the loss of this most unique individual - there will never be another Billy Ault. Billy spent his last few months fishing, winning at the casinos, eating - even sushi - driving with his children Caity and Ryan, Jay, Aimee and Sandy who he coveted as his own. Special thanks to Aimee, Samantha, Jay, Marla, Sandy and Lisa, Tila and Shellisa, Joe J, Joe, Eddie and his children, Arthur, Ava, Marlene, and Martha who kept a constant vigil and surrounded him in love and laughter as he sailed into the mystic. Brother to the late Terry Ault and Katie Brokloff. Brother-in-law to Greg Cassel (Elaine), and their children Garrett and Alice. Uncle of Kathleen Brokloff and Great Uncle to Catherine and Elizabeth Theriot, nephew Terry Ault and niece Marquitta Deandra. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Billy's life at a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa. If you have photos and/or stories to share please bring. Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral and Cremation Services 525-3730