WILLARD C. “BILL” DELLENBACH passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, after battling a long illness.

His wife, Thacker May “Bun” Dellenbach, preceded him in 2000. His immediate family, daughter and son-in-law, friends and neighbors will mourn him. He was 80 years of age.

Born in Michigan, Bill traveled the world. He met his wife of 45 years while in the U.S. Army in Europe. They married in New York City. His career as a mechanical engineer took his family across the United States and to Europe.

He will be greatly missed.

Remembrances can be made to Carondelet Hospice and Palliative Care, 630 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 361, Tucson, AZ 85711, or Valley Presbyterian Church - Memorial Fund, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85614-1238.

At his request, the memorial service will be private. After cremation he will be laid to rest in the Valley Presbyterian Church columbarium next to his wife.