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Bill Douglas Chesbro

Posted 2018-02-04 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Sunday, February 4, 2018, page 6a

On Sept. 2, 1950, Bill Douglas Chesbro was born to Wilbert J. and
Elizabeth (Lorenz) Chesbro in Los Angeles, California.

Most of his childhood was spent in the Philippines, where his
parents were Baptist Missionaries. Bill returned to the United
States as a teenager and graduated from Scottsdale High School. He
joined the Marine Corps and served his country honorably.

Bill attended University of California Santa Clara and then moved to
Prescott where he had a successful career in the title industry with
First American Title and most recently with Yavapai Title Agency.

Bill was a voracious reader who always had a book by his side and
was so well read he was a formidable foe when playing Trivial
Pursuit. Bill loved to cook and entertained family and friends with
his epic meals, barbecues and cantina parties. He was always trying
new recipes and cooked global food every chance he had.

He traveled extensively and enjoyed his Harley Davidson until an
accident in which he lost his right calf.

Bill leaves behind many friends who will miss him, his parents,
Wilber and Elizabeth (Bill and Betty); sister, Debra Bennetts
(Bill); brother, John (Jodi) Chesbro; and devoted friends, Jan
Gallagher and Mary Anne Tansey.

A military service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at
Prescott National Cemetery off East Gurley, Prescott.

A Celebration of Life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018,
at Yavapai Title Agency, 1235 E. Gurley St., Prescott. Please wear
tropical, Hawaiian or bright colors.

Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home.

Information provided by survivors.




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