William Israel Temple II passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who leaves a legacy of faithful love. Born on January 23, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lincoln Boyce and Arbozine Wright Temple, he followed in his father's footsteps becoming a mechanical engineer. His career reflected his creative sense of design and extensive scope of expertise, including designing the Alaskan North Slope oil gathering facilities, drafting specs for hydrogen plants, pioneering oil operating companies and designing and building over eighty custom homes in the Texas Hill Country.
Bill met his wife Ann Jose Temple while attending Texas Tech University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was smitten with his bride every day of their fifty-three years of marriage, and looked at her with joy from across every room. Together they have three children, son David John Temple and wife Windy, daughter Amy Catherine Sievert and husband Chad, and son William Andrew Temple and fiance Elly Offutt. Bill was "Papa" to seven grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Will and Luke Temple; Cole, Taylor and Cade Sievert.
Bill loved his family more than anything in this world and sought to provide for them in any way possible, always displaying unconditional love. He had an adventurous spirit and was inspired by the beauty he found around him, particularly in the mountains of Colorado and the Florida beaches. He taught his children and grandchildren to be curious about where the path ahead might lead, instilling a wanderlust and unceasing desire to explore. He was a sailing enthusiast, enjoyed snow skiing, and was most at home on a winding road in his sports car. He loved watching Texas Tech sports with Ann and listening to music and always had a "Papa-ism" or story to share, accentuating his dry wit. From his youth, Bill desired to seek after God and was committed to attending church; he particularly loved the history and depth of traditional hymns and favored the scriptures found in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Bill's life was a beacon of light to others, bringing kindness, humor, and love.
Bill met his wife Ann Jose Temple while attending Texas Tech University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was smitten with his bride every day of their fifty-three years of marriage, and looked at her with joy from across every room. Together they have three children, son David John Temple and wife Windy, daughter Amy Catherine Sievert and husband Chad, and son William Andrew Temple and fiance Elly Offutt. Bill was "Papa" to seven grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Will and Luke Temple; Cole, Taylor and Cade Sievert.
Bill loved his family more than anything in this world and sought to provide for them in any way possible, always displaying unconditional love. He had an adventurous spirit and was inspired by the beauty he found around him, particularly in the mountains of Colorado and the Florida beaches. He taught his children and grandchildren to be curious about where the path ahead might lead, instilling a wanderlust and unceasing desire to explore. He was a sailing enthusiast, enjoyed snow skiing, and was most at home on a winding road in his sports car. He loved watching Texas Tech sports with Ann and listening to music and always had a "Papa-ism" or story to share, accentuating his dry wit. From his youth, Bill desired to seek after God and was committed to attending church; he particularly loved the history and depth of traditional hymns and favored the scriptures found in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Bill's life was a beacon of light to others, bringing kindness, humor, and love.
William Israel Temple II passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who leaves a legacy of faithful love. Born on January 23, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lincoln Boyce and Arbozine Wright Temple, he followed in his father's footsteps becoming a mechanical engineer. His career reflected his creative sense of design and extensive scope of expertise, including designing the Alaskan North Slope oil gathering facilities, drafting specs for hydrogen plants, pioneering oil operating companies and designing and building over eighty custom homes in the Texas Hill Country.
Bill met his wife Ann Jose Temple while attending Texas Tech University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was smitten with his bride every day of their fifty-three years of marriage, and looked at her with joy from across every room. Together they have three children, son David John Temple and wife Windy, daughter Amy Catherine Sievert and husband Chad, and son William Andrew Temple and fiance Elly Offutt. Bill was "Papa" to seven grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Will and Luke Temple; Cole, Taylor and Cade Sievert.
Bill loved his family more than anything in this world and sought to provide for them in any way possible, always displaying unconditional love. He had an adventurous spirit and was inspired by the beauty he found around him, particularly in the mountains of Colorado and the Florida beaches. He taught his children and grandchildren to be curious about where the path ahead might lead, instilling a wanderlust and unceasing desire to explore. He was a sailing enthusiast, enjoyed snow skiing, and was most at home on a winding road in his sports car. He loved watching Texas Tech sports with Ann and listening to music and always had a "Papa-ism" or story to share, accentuating his dry wit. From his youth, Bill desired to seek after God and was committed to attending church; he particularly loved the history and depth of traditional hymns and favored the scriptures found in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Bill's life was a beacon of light to others, bringing kindness, humor, and love.
Bill met his wife Ann Jose Temple while attending Texas Tech University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was smitten with his bride every day of their fifty-three years of marriage, and looked at her with joy from across every room. Together they have three children, son David John Temple and wife Windy, daughter Amy Catherine Sievert and husband Chad, and son William Andrew Temple and fiance Elly Offutt. Bill was "Papa" to seven grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Will and Luke Temple; Cole, Taylor and Cade Sievert.
Bill loved his family more than anything in this world and sought to provide for them in any way possible, always displaying unconditional love. He had an adventurous spirit and was inspired by the beauty he found around him, particularly in the mountains of Colorado and the Florida beaches. He taught his children and grandchildren to be curious about where the path ahead might lead, instilling a wanderlust and unceasing desire to explore. He was a sailing enthusiast, enjoyed snow skiing, and was most at home on a winding road in his sports car. He loved watching Texas Tech sports with Ann and listening to music and always had a "Papa-ism" or story to share, accentuating his dry wit. From his youth, Bill desired to seek after God and was committed to attending church; he particularly loved the history and depth of traditional hymns and favored the scriptures found in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Bill's life was a beacon of light to others, bringing kindness, humor, and love.
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