KERBOW, Billy Joe

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ- Posted: Monday, January 7, 2013 - Billy Joe Kerbow passed away Dec. 30, 2012 at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 85. He was born Feb. 19, 1927 in Brice, Texas. After High School he joined the Merchant Marines and served as a cook and baker for four years. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army and served for four years. He attended college and earned his masters degree from Pepperdine University and became an exceptional elementary school teacher in California. During his long teaching career he was revered and highly respected by his students and colleagues. After retirement he and his wife moved to Arizona. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Maria; sister, Margaret Neyland; daughters, Sharon Kerbow, Shirley Burr, Diana Laehle; sons, Daniel Kerbow and Edward Brown; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will forever be in all of our hearts In his memory, donations can be made to Hospice of Havasu, 365 Lake Havasu Ave S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory