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William Pratt Obituary
William L (Bill) Pratt passed away peacefully at home on September 6th 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Brentwood, CA on August 7th 1939 to William and Zada Pratt. Bill served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, spending most of his tour in Germany and reaching the rank of sergeant. He was a graduate of St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA, attaining his BA degree. Bill spent 25 years in law enforcement with the Redwood City Calif. Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He then spent 10 years in management positions with United Airlines at San Francisco International Airport and later at Palm Springs and Ontario Airports. Bill finished up his working career with Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, CA, spending 7 years as assistant privacy manager.
Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Sandra, son Michael (Sara) and granddaughters Sienna and Lia. He also leaves his beloved step daughter Janay and her husband Brody Heilman. Bill also leaves his loving sister Ginger Anderson, his beloved sister in law Sharon and brother in law Bob Griffiths. A special bond with niece Stacey Griffiths and nephew Troy Griffiths (Diane) and their children Jace and McKenna. Bill also leaves nieces Devi, Denise and Kathryn.
Bill's favorite passion was cruising around the world with Sandra and her twin sister Sharon and Bob Griffiths.
Golf was Bill's other true passion for many years and he loved traveling around the United States playing many of the country's greatest courses.
Per Bill's wishes, no formal services will be held however any donations in his name can be made to Bighorn Radiation at Eisenhower Hospital.
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Frank Grasso
December 10, 2023
As I get older I reminisce about my past, especially my time in the army. I hope this is the right Bill Pratt, well it has to be. The Bill I knew, after the army went into law enforcement and then UAL. I met Bill At SFO, Bill was working the UAL counter. He recognized my name and we had a brief talk about the army days. I remember Bill as the best dressed solder in the platoon. Always spit and polish. Well Bill, RIP, I will never forget you.
May 16, 2019
I just found out about Bill. I worked with him at United Airlines in San Francisco, CA.
R.I.P. Bill.
Vivian De Jesus
Ron Matuszak
December 11, 2016
Lt. Pratt was a wonderful mentor and friend to me
at the Police Department. A man of integrity with
a great sense of humor. I learned much from this
good man and I'm sorry he's no longer with us.
Godspeed.
Steve Switzer
December 10, 2016
I had the honor to work for Bill while at the Redwood City Police Department. He was one of my favorite bosses and had a dry sense of humor. Bill and I emailed each other for the last several years. It was great hooking up with him again. My condolences to his wife and children. RIP brother Bill.
Bill Polverari
October 12, 2016
I believe I had the privilege of the friendship of Bill Pratt. We slept in the same squad bay in both Ft. Bragg and Mainz, Germany. Our outfit was 504th ABN then 8th div Airborne.
Bill was even in an honor guard for my wedding. I hope I have the right Pratt, as we called him.
Any information I can provide on our past, just ask.
Sincerely,
Bill Polverari
[email protected]
September 22, 2016
Mr. Bill Pratt was a very special man. He was very dedicated to his friends and employees. He was a leader and mentor, especially to me. I will never forget the lessons and guidance he gave to me.
Mrs. Pratt (Sandy) you were the love of his life and all he ever did was brag about his beautiful wife! My heart aches for your loss. Mr. Bill Pratt was one of the finest men I have ever had the honor to know.
My sincere condolences,
Carl A. Williams
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