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William Custer Ball, Jr. (Bill Ball) - March 13, 1917

Bill was born in Bradford, PA, and moved at the age of 10 to Santa Monica, CA, with his parents, Eva and Bill Sr., and his younger brother, Jim Ball. Bill attended school in Santa Monica and graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1935. In August 1939 Bill married the “love of his life,” Jean (Robbins), and they were married for 61 years, until Jean’s death in 2001.

Bill and Jean lived in Pacific Palisades and the Santa Monica area for 38 years. In 1964 they bought a home in Fallbrook, where they spent almost every weekend until they moved to Fallbrook permanently in 1977. During the 29 years Bill lived in Fallbrook he made many friends. He loved the people in “his community,” and it was only because of health reasons that he moved to Calabasas in order to be closer to his daughter and son-in-law.

Bill worked at North American (later known as Rocketdyne) for 39 years as an aerospace mechanical engineer. He retired (from work) in 1977, but definitely not from life! Bill truly loved the out-of-doors, especially the mountains, the beach and the golf courses! Living in Fallbrook was a perfect place for him!

Bill was an honest, hardworking and very loyal person. He had a real sense of value and a special love for his family. He is survived by daughter Suzanne and son-in-law Bill, Thousand Oaks; brother Jim, Oceanside; nephews Steve Ball and Tom Ball; grandchildren Bill (Kate) Buchanan and Christine (Craig) Mohatt; step-grandchildren Peter Williamson, Tom Williamson and Nicole Van Tassell; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Bill’s family would like to give a very special thank you to all the staff and nurses at Silverado (both in Escondido and Calabasas) for their support and friendship during these past nine months. They provided wonderful care for Bill and were a great support to the family. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to: Silverado Hospice, 5775 Los Angeles Ave., #208, Simi Valley, CA 93063.

 

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