He was born October 19, 1921 in Centerville, Utah the son of David G. and Edith Hughes Winn. Bill was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from Davis High in 1939. He married Virginia Smedley on August 29, 1942.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for three years, where he served his country in the European Campaign during World War II. Bill received a degree in Industrial Education from Utah State University, were he also received a commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force Reserve. In 1950 he began a 36 year career as an Industrial Arts teacher in Salt Lake City at West High School.
Bill was a proud member of the Centerville City Community. He served as a President and member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and helped to create and build Founder Park. He was a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee and served on the Board of Adjustments for about 22 years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He always enjoyed and looked forward to his winters in Yuma, AZ.
He is survived by his son Scott (Janet), three grandchildren Jeremy (Angie), W. Lindsey (Rochelle), Nicole, six great grandsons, brothers Douglas and Charles, sister-in-law Gloria S. Ray and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Griffin.
Special thanks to South Davis Hospice and to Bill's brothers, Charlie and Doug, for their love and devotion for their brother during his time of need. We love you both dearly.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday June 30, 2005 at the Centerville 3rd Ward, 400 E. 935 S. Friends may call Wed. June 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Thurs. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.
Interment Centerville City Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 06/28/2005
He was born October 19, 1921 in Centerville, Utah the son of David G. and Edith Hughes Winn. Bill was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from Davis High in 1939. He married Virginia Smedley on August 29, 1942.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for three years, where he served his country in the European Campaign during World War II. Bill received a degree in Industrial Education from Utah State University, were he also received a commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force Reserve. In 1950 he began a 36 year career as an Industrial Arts teacher in Salt Lake City at West High School.
Bill was a proud member of the Centerville City Community. He served as a President and member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and helped to create and build Founder Park. He was a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee and served on the Board of Adjustments for about 22 years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He always enjoyed and looked forward to his winters in Yuma, AZ.
He is survived by his son Scott (Janet), three grandchildren Jeremy (Angie), W. Lindsey (Rochelle), Nicole, six great grandsons, brothers Douglas and Charles, sister-in-law Gloria S. Ray and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Griffin.
Special thanks to South Davis Hospice and to Bill's brothers, Charlie and Doug, for their love and devotion for their brother during his time of need. We love you both dearly.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday June 30, 2005 at the Centerville 3rd Ward, 400 E. 935 S. Friends may call Wed. June 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Thurs. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.
Interment Centerville City Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by Hill Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 06/28/2005
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