MSgt William "Bill" M. Riney, USAF, Ret.
Jan 21, 1931-Jul 25,2014
Resident of San Jose
Bill passed away at home in San Jose, preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda. Treasured father of William (Valerie), Karen (deceased), David (Karen), Sherry (John), and Daniel. Revered grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 5.
Services, Sunday, Aug 3: Visitation 11am-1pm, Memorial 1pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N Winchester Blvd. Burial, Monday, Aug 4, 1:30pm, San Joaquin National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on July 30, 2014.
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MSgt William 'Bill' M. Riney, USAF, Ret. passed away at his home in San Jose, CA on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Owensboro, KY, to the late J. Carl & C. Ellen Wathen Riney.
Bill left Owensboro at 17 to enter the United States Navy in 1948, and served honorably in the Korean War and beyond. Bill retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force in May 1974 and moved the family to Cupertino where he spent a second career in the aerospace industry, working at Lockheed until his retirement in December 1992.
His crowning achievement was to be a member of the team that created the Hubble Space Telescope. When the 'Hubble' failed to function in space, Bill was part of the programing team that worked to right its course and functioning, thereby significantly contributing to the Hubble's many scientific discoveries.
Following the devastating loss of his wife and best friend of 60 years, Bill, supported by his children, made the decision to move to Belmont Village in San Jose, where he and Wanda visited and thought they'd one day live together. He lived there for 16 months, largely independently and joyfully. During those months he grew close with staff members, developing warm connections with many of them. In his final weeks, he received loving, tender care from his hospice nurse, Nicole, and the Belmont Village team, who supported our family with grace and concern.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wanda Riney; and one daughter Karen in 2005.
He is survived by three sons, William (Valerie) Riney of Tuscon, AR, David (Karen) Riney and Daniel Riney, all of San Jose, CA; and one daughter, Sherry (John) Finzel of San Jose, CA; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, J. Carl, Jr. (Patty) Riney, Ann Riney Harris, and Guy Riney; and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial took place in San Joaquin [Valley] National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Source: Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home
Jan 21, 1931-Jul 25,2014
Resident of San Jose
Bill passed away at home in San Jose, preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda. Treasured father of William (Valerie), Karen (deceased), David (Karen), Sherry (John), and Daniel. Revered grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 5.
Services, Sunday, Aug 3: Visitation 11am-1pm, Memorial 1pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N Winchester Blvd. Burial, Monday, Aug 4, 1:30pm, San Joaquin National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on July 30, 2014.
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MSgt William 'Bill' M. Riney, USAF, Ret. passed away at his home in San Jose, CA on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Owensboro, KY, to the late J. Carl & C. Ellen Wathen Riney.
Bill left Owensboro at 17 to enter the United States Navy in 1948, and served honorably in the Korean War and beyond. Bill retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force in May 1974 and moved the family to Cupertino where he spent a second career in the aerospace industry, working at Lockheed until his retirement in December 1992.
His crowning achievement was to be a member of the team that created the Hubble Space Telescope. When the 'Hubble' failed to function in space, Bill was part of the programing team that worked to right its course and functioning, thereby significantly contributing to the Hubble's many scientific discoveries.
Following the devastating loss of his wife and best friend of 60 years, Bill, supported by his children, made the decision to move to Belmont Village in San Jose, where he and Wanda visited and thought they'd one day live together. He lived there for 16 months, largely independently and joyfully. During those months he grew close with staff members, developing warm connections with many of them. In his final weeks, he received loving, tender care from his hospice nurse, Nicole, and the Belmont Village team, who supported our family with grace and concern.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wanda Riney; and one daughter Karen in 2005.
He is survived by three sons, William (Valerie) Riney of Tuscon, AR, David (Karen) Riney and Daniel Riney, all of San Jose, CA; and one daughter, Sherry (John) Finzel of San Jose, CA; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, J. Carl, Jr. (Patty) Riney, Ann Riney Harris, and Guy Riney; and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial took place in San Joaquin [Valley] National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Source: Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home
MSgt William "Bill" M. Riney, USAF, Ret.
Jan 21, 1931-Jul 25,2014
Resident of San Jose
Bill passed away at home in San Jose, preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda. Treasured father of William (Valerie), Karen (deceased), David (Karen), Sherry (John), and Daniel. Revered grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 5.
Services, Sunday, Aug 3: Visitation 11am-1pm, Memorial 1pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N Winchester Blvd. Burial, Monday, Aug 4, 1:30pm, San Joaquin National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on July 30, 2014.
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MSgt William 'Bill' M. Riney, USAF, Ret. passed away at his home in San Jose, CA on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Owensboro, KY, to the late J. Carl & C. Ellen Wathen Riney.
Bill left Owensboro at 17 to enter the United States Navy in 1948, and served honorably in the Korean War and beyond. Bill retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force in May 1974 and moved the family to Cupertino where he spent a second career in the aerospace industry, working at Lockheed until his retirement in December 1992.
His crowning achievement was to be a member of the team that created the Hubble Space Telescope. When the 'Hubble' failed to function in space, Bill was part of the programing team that worked to right its course and functioning, thereby significantly contributing to the Hubble's many scientific discoveries.
Following the devastating loss of his wife and best friend of 60 years, Bill, supported by his children, made the decision to move to Belmont Village in San Jose, where he and Wanda visited and thought they'd one day live together. He lived there for 16 months, largely independently and joyfully. During those months he grew close with staff members, developing warm connections with many of them. In his final weeks, he received loving, tender care from his hospice nurse, Nicole, and the Belmont Village team, who supported our family with grace and concern.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wanda Riney; and one daughter Karen in 2005.
He is survived by three sons, William (Valerie) Riney of Tuscon, AR, David (Karen) Riney and Daniel Riney, all of San Jose, CA; and one daughter, Sherry (John) Finzel of San Jose, CA; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, J. Carl, Jr. (Patty) Riney, Ann Riney Harris, and Guy Riney; and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial took place in San Joaquin [Valley] National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Source: Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home
Jan 21, 1931-Jul 25,2014
Resident of San Jose
Bill passed away at home in San Jose, preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda. Treasured father of William (Valerie), Karen (deceased), David (Karen), Sherry (John), and Daniel. Revered grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 5.
Services, Sunday, Aug 3: Visitation 11am-1pm, Memorial 1pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N Winchester Blvd. Burial, Monday, Aug 4, 1:30pm, San Joaquin National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on July 30, 2014.
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MSgt William 'Bill' M. Riney, USAF, Ret. passed away at his home in San Jose, CA on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Owensboro, KY, to the late J. Carl & C. Ellen Wathen Riney.
Bill left Owensboro at 17 to enter the United States Navy in 1948, and served honorably in the Korean War and beyond. Bill retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force in May 1974 and moved the family to Cupertino where he spent a second career in the aerospace industry, working at Lockheed until his retirement in December 1992.
His crowning achievement was to be a member of the team that created the Hubble Space Telescope. When the 'Hubble' failed to function in space, Bill was part of the programing team that worked to right its course and functioning, thereby significantly contributing to the Hubble's many scientific discoveries.
Following the devastating loss of his wife and best friend of 60 years, Bill, supported by his children, made the decision to move to Belmont Village in San Jose, where he and Wanda visited and thought they'd one day live together. He lived there for 16 months, largely independently and joyfully. During those months he grew close with staff members, developing warm connections with many of them. In his final weeks, he received loving, tender care from his hospice nurse, Nicole, and the Belmont Village team, who supported our family with grace and concern.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wanda Riney; and one daughter Karen in 2005.
He is survived by three sons, William (Valerie) Riney of Tuscon, AR, David (Karen) Riney and Daniel Riney, all of San Jose, CA; and one daughter, Sherry (John) Finzel of San Jose, CA; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, J. Carl, Jr. (Patty) Riney, Ann Riney Harris, and Guy Riney; and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial took place in San Joaquin [Valley] National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to American Cancer Society in Bill's memory. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Source: Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home
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