Bill was the youngest of five children, graduated from Montpelier High School then worked on the family farm in the summers and as a carpenter for Union Pacific Railroad in winters. He met the love of his life, Myrna Birch, on a blind date, set up by his friend, Denny Burdick. After serving in the LDS California Mission from 1954 to 1956, he and Myrna were married in Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 27, 1956. Bill was drafted into the Army shortly after, attending Basic Training at Fort Ord, CA. He was stationed in Germany for a year. While in the Army, he was trained as a carpenter and explosive specialist. Bill and Myrna settled in Bennington for three years after serving his country. In 1961, they moved to Ucon, Idaho. He worked in construction for various entities, and in 1968, he went to work for Capp Homes. He suffered a gunshot wound while building a home in the Roberts/Menan area in November 1968. It was touch and go for a while, but he pulled through. He went to work for School District #93 in the maintenance department in 1969. He also worked for the Shelley School District, retiring in 1994. Bill liked to be busy. He referred to himself as a general factotum "Jack of all trades, master of none." A neighbor once said, "Bill will have what you need, if he can find it." He often did remodeling, home repair, concrete work, locksmithing, furniture repair and refinishing on the side, and had a special affinity for helping the widows in the community. During the summers, he would work at the Sky-Vu Drive-In movie theater, taking tickets or running the movie projector. His kids would often accompany him to watch the movies while he was working. Once while taking tickets, he was held up by knife point and the guy demanded money. Dad responded that he couldn't do that, a scuffle ensued, the guy fled and dad pursued. In the 1970s, Bill became the sexton of the Ucon Cemetery and enlisted the help of his wife and all of his children in the grounds keeping, burial, and record keeping of the cemetery. During retirement, Bill and Myrna traveled to various Church and National historical sites, having driven from coast to coast, border to border. They visited Tijuana, Mexico, and various areas of Canada. Bill loved spending time with his family and dancing with the babies. Bill was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Scouting program, Priesthood quorums, Sunday School and library. Survived by children Glen (Sharla) Speirs, David Speirs, Iras (Kevin) Miller, Marietta (Tory) Blanchard, Edward (Nicole) Speirs, Jolene (Ryan) Pierson, Clark Speirs, and Patricia Judy and 35 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also precedied by brother Eldon, sisters Louise Mickelson, Berniece Tarbet, Margaret Burdick, daughter-in-law Cindy Speirs, son-in-law Kerry Judy, grandson Micah Pierson; and great granddaughter Tara Voorheis. Funeral services held Friday, June 17th at Ucon Monument Ward, 10854 North 41 East with Bishop Jim Passey officiating. Burial with Military Honors performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.