- Date Of Birth: August 17, 1921
- Date Of Death: May 16, 2016
- State: Utah
William “Bill” Bailey
Our beloved father, grandfather, friend and the Patriarch of our family, William “Bill” Bailey returned home with honor on May 16, 2016. He finally heeded
the call of his beloved wife Eileen, “Won’t you come home Bill Bailey”.
Bill was born August 17, 1921 in North Ogden to Ellen Louise Shaw and James Alma Bailey. He married the love of his life, Eileen Bramwell on April 23, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Bill served in the Navy during WWII from March 1945 to April 1946.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served in many church callings.
Bill was a visionary and inspiring community leader and served in many positions, including mayor and member of the North Ogden City Council, and served as a Weber County Commissioner. He and his wife were Ogden Pioneer Days Grand Marshalls, and were also honored by the Ogden Weber Chamber by being made members of the Wall of Fame in 1990 and received the Utah Heritage Award. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the Weber County Fairgrounds, the North Ogden Bicentennial Park and many other parks, water systems and other projects in both Weber County and North Ogden.
He enjoyed fishing, horses and politics, but more than anything he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Bill is survived by his children, William Durk (Robin), Steven Dwain (Sheryl), Joy Eileen Christenson (Richard), Deborah Jill Jones, Jana Louise Erekson (Kent), and James Alma (Debbie); 29 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen, in 2006; a son-in-law, Terry L. Jones; his parents, 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.
