William Wallace McClure Jr.
January 9, 1927 - April 17, 2014
William Wallace McClure Jr. "Bill" died peacefully on April 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Smithfield, UT on January 9, 1927 to William W. and Beatrice Nelson McClure. Bill served in the U.S. Army and proudly worked at Utah Power and Light from 1948 to 1987.
In addition to his loving wife, Lucy Simon McClure, survivors include his son Bill (Karla) McClure, daughters Marjie (Ed) McDermott and Jan Anderson, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His brother Lynn (Terry) McClure and sisterJoan Roxburgh also survive him. He was preceded in death by wife Shirley and daughter Robyn.
Bill was a proud Scotsman who loved a good story, loved his family, and took great pride in his work. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of electric utility distribution in the Salt Lake valley, and enjoyed keeping in touch with his coworkers. He taught his grandkids many things, including the value of compound interest.
A wake and celebration of Bill's life will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S 900 E, Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 22nd from 6-8 p.m.
The family hopes that you will wear a splash of red, which was Bill's favorite color. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the American Heart Association in Bill's honor. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you may go tohttp://honor.americanheart.org/goto/Bill_McClure.
There will be private family graveside services.
In Loving Memory
My hero. My friend. My Brother. You will be missed.
Joan M Roxburgh
Holladay, Ut
Dear Lucy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers. May Bill rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Angelita Florez
Cottonwood Heights, Ut
Dear Lucy, Please accept my condolence. We love you and have missed you. You are in my prayers.
Bonnie Barker
Salt Lake City, UT
Dear Lucy, Jan and family, Please know that our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill was always such a genuine gentleman. Blessing and Love to you all. Dave and LaRee Osman
Deacon Dave and LaRee Osman
Murray, Ur
Dear McClure family, My thoughts are with you all during this tender time. May peace be in your hearts. All my Love, Peg
Peggy Silva
Salt Lake City, Ut
So sorry to hear of Bills passing. Bill always had a smile and joke for everyone when he was here at UPL. Our prayers to you, his family, during this hard time.
teri "turkee" krauss
wvc, ut
I am sorry for your loss. I just heard about Bill's passing after my sisters went to visit my parents grave site. Bill was a great uncle. We didn't get to visit often but have many great memories.Best wishes to you and all your family.
Paul Walgren
Lyman, Wy