William John Hughes
May 31, 1944 - July 2, 2016
William John Hughes, age 72, died on July 02, 2016, in Murray, UT. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Battle Creek, MI to Edwin and Elizabeth Hughes. He married Paulina Hughes on Oct 01, 1970.
William served as a Sgt. in the Unites States Marine Corps. He was a forward Air Controller from 1962 – 1971, with three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a professional pilot, Ham Radio Operator, San Diego police officer and worked for the FAA as a flight examiner and accident investigator. William was an amateur genealogist, historical tourist and avid fisherman.
He is survived by loving wife Paulina Hughes; daughters Maria Gilmore, Elizabeth Johns, Deborah Hughes; grandchildren Brianna Johns, Conner Johns, Leo Johns; William Hoener, Baylee Hoener; Abigail Gilmore, Maya Gilmore, and Dillon Gilmore. He is preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Elizabeth Hughes.
Viewings will be held on Sunday, July 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City and then again on Monday, July 11th from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, a vigil to begin from 9:00 – 9:30 AM, with a graveside service to follow at 9:45 at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 S. Camp Williams Rd., Bluffdale.
In Loving Memory
Paulina and family; I was lucky to know Bill (flight nursing with he and Katie 1985-6). He was an exceptional man and an exceptional boss with a dry sense of humor behind that bark of his! Thank you for sharing him with us.
Karolyn "KC" Crowley
Boise, ID
Paulina my heart goes out to you and your family. I didnt know your husband, but I know he made a good choice in picking a mate so that tells me a lot about him. May God continue to send blessings of comfort to you and your family.
Laura Kettenring
West Jordan, Ut
My heart goes out to all the family of Bill, especially Paulina, although I do not know you, I feel I did a little through Bill and you kept him in line. Working with him at the FAA since 1997, we started about the same day. I got to know him well and worked with him a lot. You know where you stood with him at all times and he was never afraid to speak his mind and usually did even if he was right or wrong. His humor was legendary within the offices. He was rough and tough on the outside, but I think he was really a teddy bear. I will miss discussing Allentown, PA with him and real old cowboy music. He said his ancestral family roots lived in the Allentown area for years and I grow up not to far from their. I will miss him very much. Rest in Peace and thanks for your service to our country. Once again condolences to Paulina, your children and grand children and their spouces.
Robert Lesitsky
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Hi Paulina, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you. love Angie
Angie Andra
west jordan, ut
My condolences to the family during this difficult time please find comfort and hope in God's promise found at Revelation 21:3,4.
r gray
nan, nan