We are sad to report the death of William Dubart "Bill" Marleau at his home in San Diego on the 16th of February at the age of 89. He has not been in very good shape during the previous months so his passing was not a great shock to the family but nonetheless it was certainly a difficult time for all - he will be greatly missed. His passing leaves but one individual of that generation (descendants of Alonzo Edward Noon) and that is Margaret (Noon) Hines. Bill was cremated and his ashes were scattered off the San Diego coast.
His spouse, Dolores, passed away in June of 2005 and there is a 12 July 2005 entry if more info on the family is desired.
The photo was taken in France during WWII when Bill was serving on the staff of General Dwight Eisenhower.
His obituary appeared in San Diego Union Tribune on 22 February 2007, page B4:
"MARLEAU, WILLIAM D.May 10,1917 to February 16, 2007
Bill was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He
attended UCLA and graduated in 1940 with a B.A. in economics.
While at UCLA he met his wife Dolores. They were married for
63 years. She preceded him in death.
In 1943 he was drafted and sent overseas to serve in the Army.
He was sent to London where he worked in General Elsenhower's
Supreme Hdqtrs. Bill also was assigned under General Bradley
during the Normandie Invasion.
In 1945, he came back to the U.S. with a Bronze Star. He got a job
at the Pacific Telephone Company. There was a maior move to San Diego in 1958.
By this time, there were three daughters, Pam, Wendy, and Petra. Bill retired from the telephone company after 35 years. Bill and Dolores square danced for 50 years, and also did a lot of traveling. The family had a favorite vacation spot - Yosemite National Park.
He is survived by his three daughters and their families. He was a wonderful caring and loving father. Donations may be made to San Diego Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com"
