William Alfred "Bill" Gamble

William"Bill" Gamble, 76 of Vallejo passed away peacefully Thursday at his home following a brief illness.
William was born in Petaluma, CA on September 10, 1948 to William and Josephine Gamble. He lived and attended school in Vallejo. He met his future wife at Carquinez Heights Elementary School when they were in first grade. William graduated from Hogan High School in 1966 and began his apprenticeship at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a machinist. He retired as a Machinist Progressman from Mare Island when the yard closed in 1996. William was the owner/operator of Gamble's Machining and Consulting from 1982- 2020.
William was actively involved in his children's and grandchildren's schools and activities. He loved to spend his days with his beloved "Susie". They enjoyed traveling and taking cruises as well as spending time with their family and friends. "Papa" loved to putter around and could fix anything. He was a skilled woodworker and artist. After Susie's passing, Bill enjoyed volunteering with the Mare Island Museum and telling stories about Vallejo and Mare Island's history.
William was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Willy Gamble and his wife of 53 years, Susan "Susie" Gamble.
William is survived by his daughter Cathleen (Brian) Gilmore, grandsons Nick ( Elle Alves) Gilmore and Drew (Kacie Hennessy) Gilmore, and granddaughters Sequoia Gamble and Rose Gamble.
No services will be held per Bill's request, private inurnment in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation.
We love you always Papa. Until we meet again.
Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com