William L. “Bill” Loofbourrow, 76, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2017 at home in Healdsburg. Bill was born September 19, 1941 in Pomona, California and attended Cal Poly Pomona. He was proud of his 40-year engineering career that specialized in hybrid microelectronics research and manufacturing. Bill worked for Aerojet, General Dynamics, Hewlett Packard and Agilent. After retiring in 2003, he devoted his brilliant imagination and engineering skills to creating a grand playground for his grandchildren and many others to enjoy; it featured a fishing and swimming pond, zip-lines, treehouse, campground, horseback riding, spud gun, and the cultivation of giant pumpkins. He was a master woodworker, photographer, storyteller, and above all, fisherman. As a lifelong Christian, Bill had a deep love of the Bible, and joyfully taught the Word throughout his adult life. He fought the good fight in life and through his battle with leukemia, but ultimately placed his hope and trust in the God of eternal life; we are confident his new life has just begun. He will be greatly missed by so many.
Bill is the beloved husband of Suzanne Loofbourrow for 51 years, proud father of Ryan Loofbourrow and Leanne (Bruce) Wydick, adored “Papa” to grandchildren Quinn, Tessa Loofbourrow, Allie, Kayla Wydick. Bill is also survived by his brother Daryl Loofbourrow and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lula, and brothers James and Dennis Loofbourrow. His family meant the world to him.
Bill’s family are truly grateful for the amazing medical teams at UCSF and Sutter hospitals as well as the love and support of the family of God.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bill’s life is on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1:00pm at Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood or making a financial contribution to Blood Centers of the Pacific, Att. Fund Development, 270 Masonic Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118.
