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Obituary: Caldwell, William Ardel

Age 95


CALDWELL, William Ardel

Born December 4, 1916, passed away April 12, 2012 at the age of 95.

He lived in Greenacres and Otis Orchards for 67 years.

After retiring from Kaiser Aluminum in 1979 where he worked as a purchasing agent for 20+ years, Bill spent his winters in Mesa, AZ.

Born in Walla Walla, WA and spending his childhood in Umapine, OR, Bill graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis before entering the Army during WWII.

Upon military discharge he married his first wife, Lila Narhi of Ashtabula, OH.

They are survived by their children David and Rebecca.

After 52 years of marriage, Lila passed away and Bill remarried to Jean Chauner of Bozeman, MT in 1996.

During retirement years at Venture Out in Mesa, Bill enjoyed his beloved golf as well as tennis, bowling, horseshoes and Bible studies.

At his request, no memorial service will be held.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Spokane.