William Edward Ambrose

William Edward Ambrose Died December 3, 2011 in Sonoma, CA after a brief illness; he was born in Oakland, CA on March 24, 1924 to Joseph and Frances Ambrose. He was the youngest of three sons. The family moved to San Francisco in 1932 to their home on Steiner Street, where he spent the majority of his youth. Bill had a lifelong passion for Bay Area Sports. He played football, basketball and ran track at Sacred Heart High School, he was a proud member of the class of 1943. Bill married Nancy Craig in 1954 and together they raised two children and were parishioners of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Bill was an active fund raiser for the construction of the new church and was the long time chair of the parish blood drive. He was involved in the printing industry for over forty years in San Francisco. He finished his career at A.B. Dick Company where he worked for twenty years. Bill and Nancy moved to Sonoma, in 1989 and enjoyed many friends, old and new, good times together, traveling, cruising, golfing and ICF dinners. He was a member of the Sonoma Chapter Branch #27 of S.I.R.s. Bill is survived by his loving wife and best friend, of 56 years, Nancy; by his son David (Sherie), by his daughter Marianne Emerson (Lewis). He was Grandpa Bill to Craig Emerson, Bryan Ambrose and Monica Ambrose. He is also survived by his brother John Ambrose of Chesapeake, Virginia, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Joseph Ambrose. Friends are invited to attend A Memorial Mass on Friday, December 9, 2011, at 11:00 AM at St Leo's Catholic Church, 601 West Agua Caliente Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. Inurnment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA. at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School, 1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Duggan's Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, 525 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA.