William Edward Costill |
| Posted 2025-10-04 by mhenderson |
| Bradbury Memorial Center - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - William “Bill” Edward Costill, 92, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on September 24, 2025. William Edward Costill was born on July 18, 1933, to William D. Costill and Lillian Poteet (Costill), in Los Angeles, California. He remained on Los Angeles during much of his younger years. Bill graduated from Montebello High School and soon after, with skates in tow, enlisted in the United States Navy. Though his dream was to serve on submarines, his height kept him from that path, and he proudly served four years of ship duty instead. Following his military service, he worked as an electrician with Union Pacific Railroad before beginning a long career with Smart & Final, where he worked for more than 30 years before retiring. Bill had many hobbies throughout his life. In his younger years he enjoyed building model trains, go-karts, and slot cars. His greatest love was always roller skating which he continued doing until he retired. In life his passions were going to Speedway, cheering on his beloved Arizona Diamondbacks and favorite NASCAR drivers. On March 2, 1968, Bill married the love of his life, Carolyn. From that day forward, he embraced his role as a devoted husband and father. Together, they raised three daughters and made countless memories on annual family trips across the United States and Canada. Bill was known for his cheeky since humor, fun spirit, and willingness to say “yes” to life’s adventures. He was preceded in death by his father, William D. Costill, mother Lillian D. Poteet, brother Jerry T. Costill, and beloved daughter, Cheri Lynn Ortega. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife and love of more than 60 years, Carolyn Costill; daughters Terri Walter and Tina Dunlap; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Bill's legacy is one of love, laughter, and family — a life well lived and deeply cherished. |
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