DEWITT, Bill

Bill DeWitt, 63, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on June 3, 2007. Graduated in 1961 and soon married his high-school sweetheart and was married for 35 years. Graduated college while raising a family. Career accomplishments include: Police Officer in Texas, was part of the Apollo Program with NASA, more than 30 years experience in the Insurance industry - primarily in litigation. He was generous to a fault, an accomplished handy-man, possessed unwavering integrity; he was a man everyone liked and was honored to be considered a friend and someone to strive to emulate - his presence was larger than life. He was always protective of the interests of others before his own. Loves: An avid historian of the "old" west and Native American Culture. Enjoyed all forms of music and theatre. Camping. Trying new restaurants, movies & road trips. Children, Bill Jr., and Rebecca, grandchild, Cassidy, fiance, Diane Albright and family, Mark and Lynette, brother Eldon and family, Ila and Aseneth. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. The family requests contributions to Vistacare Hospice, or a charity of your own choice in his name. Published in The Arizona Republic from 6/6/2007 - 6/10/2007.