Bill Swindell

A 30+ year resident of Rancho Murieta, Bill passed away peacefully in Sacramento on August 22, 2012, after a sudden but brief illness. He was 93 years old. He now rejoins his beloved wife, Adelaide, who preceded him in death in 1998. Bill was born in July of 1919, in Hot Springs, ND to Earle J. Swindell and Clara B. Smith. He served for over 30 years in the US Air Force. After retiring from military service he worked for Motorola for many years. He was an avid golfer even into his later years and also enjoyed woodworking which including making various furniture pieces for his family. He will be deeply missed by his son, Bill Swindell Jr. (Susan) of Martinez, CA, a sister Earla Crowley of Monrovia, CA, and his grandchildren, Sandra Lynn MacDougall (Greg) of Ukiah, CA and Debra Sue Kelly (Mark) of Concord, CA. He was a proud great-grandfather of Tabitha MacDougall (Antioch); Heather MacDougall (Ukiah, CA), and Jack & Megan Kelly (Concord, CA.) He was also a loving uncle, Mary Pat Crowley and Joseph Crowley (Dottie.) He was a long-time member of Rancho Murieta Golf Club as well as Trinity Cathedral (26th St. & Capitol Ave.) in downtown Sacramento where the funeral service was held on Friday (8/31) at 11:00am. He was lovingly laid to rest beside his wife at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. Remembrances in his name may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the Trinity Cathedral Church fund.