Obituary for William “Bill” Franklin William James “Bill” Franklin died peacefully, after a stroke, at the LifeCare Center on July 29, 2018 in Longmont, CO at the age of 84. He had lived in Longmont since 2011, moving here from Wichita, Kansas. Bill is survived by his wife Phyllis M Franklin of Longmont, and his children William Franklin (Cheryl) of Longmont, CO; Randy Franklin (Nancy) of Las Gatos, CA; Debbie Hawblitzel (Matt) of Newberg, OR; and Kathy Huizinga (Brad) of Houston, TX; his 17 grandchildren; and his 15 great-children. Bill is preceded in death by his parents William and Erma (Schroetlin) Franklin of Lincoln, NE. Bill was born on September 2, 1933 in San Diego, California; he was the only child of William and Erma Franklin. He graduated from North High School in Wichita, KS in 1950. He served in the Army in Korea in 1953-1955. Bill married Phyllis M McClaughry on May 27, 1956 in Derby, KS. He worked for Boeing Aircraft initially in Wichita, KS, and later in Seattle, WA. After moving to San Jose, CA in 1968, Bill began working for United Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic; he retired from United Airlines in 1996, and lived in Texas for several years to be near his daughter. Bill loved cars; he was accomplished at automotive mechanic. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others, whether it was helping to hang new lights in their house or repairing their car. He was an active member of the Salt and Light Reformed Presbyterian Church in Longmont. Visitation will be from Noon to 1:30 pm Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, with family present to receive friends. A funeral is scheduled for 11:30 am Monday, August 6, at Salt and Light Reformed Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow at the Church. Reverend Martin Wilsey will officiate the ceremony. Interment at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions can be made to Salt and Light Reformed Presbyterian Church. Share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William James Bill Franklin 1933 2018.
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Death notice for the town of: Longmont, state: Colorado