William E. Ulmer

Major U.S. Army Retired, William E. Ulmer passed away on June 21, 2010, at 2:45 a.m. in Panama City, Fla.
Born in Emmett, Idaho, on Nov. 4, 1941, and a graduate of Emmett High School '60, he immediately joined the National Guard. He served our country proudly for two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he earned dozens of honors including the Bronze Star with OLC, Army Commendation Medal with 2OLC, Army Achievement with 3OLC and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 6 Stars.
He moved to Tampa, Fla., in 1978 where he became marketing manager of Havatampa/Eli Witt Vending Division and later branch manager of Emissary Wines. He maintained his military status through the National Guard. Bill was very active in the Tampa Bay Youth Football League as coach, president and vice president of the league.
He spent several years working with GTE and Verizon until 2003. In 2004, he moved to Chipley, Fla., and enjoyed a busy and fulfilling retirement with his wife, Janene, their horses, dogs, cats and various loved pets.
He was a devoted follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and a member of the Sand Hills Assembly of God. He was blessed with a wonderful church family and many great friends who he loved dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Janene; his sons, Jeff (and Tahja) of Emmett, Scott (and Kim) of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Todd (and Nikki) of New Port Richey, Fla.; daughter, Jill Nash (and Buck) of Emmett; stepdaughter, Cathy Jones (and Robbie) of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother, Rex Hanby (and Phyllis) of Emmett; sisters-in-law, Mary Hanby, of Boise, Idaho and Dinah Cook (and Jim) of Dallas, Texas; his half-sisters, Mary Adkins (and Glen) of Emmett, Lucille Brooks (and Ronald) of Redding, Calif., Pauline Spencer (and Tom) of Indianapolis, Ind., Beulah Campbell (and Tom), of Klamath Falls, Ore. and Opal Davidson of Boise; two grandsons, Jerry and Ian Nash; four granddaughters, Jordan, Callie, Savannah and Emma Ulmer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Dick; his father, E.L. Ulmer; his stepfather, Bill Dick; and his half-brothers, Joe Hanby, Bob Hanby and Marion Ulmer.
Services will be held this weekend in Panama City, Fla. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The full military honors funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where his remains will be put to rest, while his soul rejoices forever in heaven.