William Kalberer

KALBERER, WILLIAM "BILL" William "Bill" Kalberer formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away at his Rio Rancho, New Mexico home on April 1, 2008. Bill-o, to his loved ones, had a wonderful dry wit that was always great fun for everyone. He loved to travel, to play golf, and to watch sports of all denominations. Born on May 12, 1932, in San Diego, he joined the U.S. Army in 1952, serving in the Korean Conflict and in Japan. He worked as a civilian for the U.S. Navy from 1954 until his retirement in 1989. His career took him to Rota, Spain in 1980 and in 1982, he and his bride, Sharon Walker Williamson, were married on the Rock of Gibraltar. Bill's history is woven from many loving relationships throughout his life, as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Bill is survived by his loving wife and partner of 25 years, Sharon Kalberer, his children, Marla Soler and husband, Jim, of Seattle, WA; Julie Kalberer of Quinby, SC; Tina Matthews of Gig Harbor, WA; Todd Williamson and Deseret Weeks of Blue Lake, CA; Shane Williamson and wife, Kara, of McKinley-ville, CA; sister, Helen Coates, of Chula Vista, CA; brother, Irv Rhodes and wife, Esther of Murietta, CA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous other family members and many good friends, including his buddies from VFW Post 5867 in Lakeside, CA all of whom will greatly miss their dear Bill-o but will hold him close in their hearts forever. A Memorial Service is planned for May 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1460 Midway Dr., in Alpine, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in remembrance of Bill.