Obituary of William Bechtel

WILLIAM ROBERT BECHTEL William R Bechtel 87 passed away April 26, in Lake Havasu City. He was born November 3rd, 1924, in Central California but grew up in Southern California with 9 other siblings. Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II for three years before being honorably discharged. Bill & Sue retired to Lake Havasu City in 1984 after 39 years with Southern California Edison; He belonged to the Elks Club and was with the Rotary clubs in California. Bill loved everything to do with the outdoors, camping, fishing, boating and his favorite past time was golf. His death was preceded by his wife of 59 years; Betty Sue Bechtel, whom died July 17th 2003. Bill is survived by his loving four children: Lynne Bechtel Dolph of Houston Texas, Ken Bechtel and his wife Debbie of Rancho Cucamonga California, Don Bechtel and his wife Marga of Henderson Nevada, Janet Fuller and her husband Dave of Lake Havasu City. Bill and Sue also had 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister Luci Moyers of Dana Point. He also leaves behind many adoring nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial gathering for Bill will be Saturday May 19, at 11:30 am. at the family's home. Military Honors will be rendered by the Lake Havasu Detachment of the VFW. Bill requested donations to either the American Cancer Society or any cancer charity on his behalf in lieu of flowers. . Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Bill's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.