William M. Bryan |
| Posted 2019-01-25 by mhenderson |
| Published in Today's News-Herald on Jan. 25, 2019 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - William M. Bryan "Captain Bill", 71, of Lake Havasu City, passed away in the early morning hours on Jan. 9, 2019 with his beloved wife and daughters by his side. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Connie, of 48 years, daughters Tiffany Stilwell-Terlizzi (David) and Tammy Kempton (Cory), grandchildren Brittany Hannah (Gino Salaverria), Abbey Stilwell, Cooper Terlizzi, Isabella Kempton, Kellen Kempton, and great- granddaughter, Irie Salaverria, all of Peoria, Arizona. Bill was born Sept. 11, 1947 in Detroit to Norman Bryan and Irene (White) Bryan. He was a hero that loved his country. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served bravely in the Vietnam War. He married his wife, Connie, Jan. 16, 1971. In 1977, they left Michigan to move to sunny Arizona where they started and ran a very successful business for 30 years and retired in Lake Havasu City in 2001. Bill never really retired. He loved to keep active and be surrounded by friends. His giving ways, kind heart, and love for boating and community kept him busy volunteering for countless local organizations - Lake Havasu Anglers, Bureau of Land Management, Sea Scouts, and Arizona Game and Fish Department, to name just a few. You would see him patrolling on the lake, helping children clean the beaches, fixing boats and machinery, always with a warm smile. He touched so many lives through the years and was recognized many times with awards and accolades for all he did for his community. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, who love and miss him dearly. A celebration of life will take place in Lake Havasu City in mid- February. For details, please contact Tiffany Stilwell-Terlizzi at tiffstilwell@gmail.com. "Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear." - Author Unknown |
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