William "Bill" B.J. Shakespeare

William "Bill" B.J. Shakespeare turned 96 years old on September 27, 2015, and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015. His family held a tea as a Celebration of Life for his departed wife Eileen, who passed away on July 24, 2015. He enjoyed the celebration and his birthday. Bill was born in London, England to William Clayton and Annie Ellen Shakespeare. On October 24, 2015 he would have celebrated his 73^rd wedding anniversary with Eileen.

In 1936, he earned a degree in aeronautical engineering and in 1952, Bill, his wife Eileen and daughter, Susie, moved to Montreal, Canada to further pursue his career. 1956 found the family with their son, Will, again making a relocation to Redondo Beach. Bill enjoyed a very successful career as an aerospace engineer and spent many weeks at "Cape Canaveral" on the Atlas program.

He retired from TRW in 1981 and Fallbrook became his home in 1987. His love for aerospace called him back and he was retained as a consultant by the California Museum Foundation in their new Los Angeles Aerospace Museum. His responsibility was to design and supervise the installation of all hardware necessary to display the aerospace exhibits. The museum was completed and dedicated in time for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Bill was a leader and very active in many service and fraternal organizations. On October 5, 2015 he reached a milestone as a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was active in Fallbrook Lodge, #317, until his health declined. He was a member of Al Malaikah Shrine Temple in Los Angeles and in 1967 served as President of the South Bay Shrine Club. Bill also was involved as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America with his son.

The Redondo Riviera Rotary Club became part of his life where he became president in 1981, and then Fallbrook Rotary Club is where he spent special time. He lived a full and active life with many travels to Europe, South America and back and forth to England. His sailboat, the "Tempest," was his pride and joy for many years and he became involved with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and became a Flotilla Captain. Bill was also an avid tennis player in Fallbrook.

He is survived by his daughter Susie Page and her husband Dick of

Escondido; son Will of Fallbrook and grandchildren Kelsey and Spencer Shakespeare. He is also survived by two cousins: Geoffrey Angel of Canada and Robin Bailey of England.

Dad, Grandpa, and Cousin, we love you. You were a remarkable, talented, and unique man.