JAMIESON, William S. (Bill)

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ April 4, 2001, p. A18 William S. “Bill” Jamieson, 83, died in his Wickenburg home on March 28. His wife and sons were with him at the time of his death. Mr. Jamieson was born in Prescott, reared in Phoenix, and has lived in Wickenburg since 1967. Mr. Jamieson graduated from Phoenix Union High School. After studying civil engineering at the University of Arizona, he joined the United States Navy and was a pilot in the Pacific during World War II. He flew PBY “Patrol Boats” and was part of the battle of Midway. He suffered the loss of both his legs while serving as Flight Deck Officer on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard in 1945, and retired as a Lt. Commander to begin a business career in California and Arizona. Mr. Jamieson was the founder, chairman and chief executive of several corporations, including E and J Travel Offices, Golden Gate Airways, Greyhound International and Vaca Valley Bus Line in Northern California, and Arizona International Travel in Phoenix and Scottsdale. He was a partner in Phoenix International Raceway and the founder and CEO of Jamieson Racing, an Indy Car racing team. In Wickenburg Mr. Jamieson was among the founders of the Los Caballeros Golf Club, a sponsor of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum and was active in the early days of the Wickenburg Municipal Airport and the dedication of Wellik Field. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Susanne, his sons, Jerry and Bill; daughter-in-law Kennon; and granddaughters Suzanne and Kennon; and great-granddaughter, Hunter. A memorial service was held at St. Alban Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 31. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers any contributions be sent to Heartland Hospice in Wickenburg.