William Lawson Duncan died March 30, 2014, with his family by his side.
He married the love of his life, Alberta Smith, in 1937 (Alberta died in 2003) and in 1951, they moved to Redwood City and remained in the same house until his death.
William Lawson Duncan died March 30, 2014, with his family by his side.
He married the love of his life, Alberta Smith, in 1937 (Alberta died in 2003) and in 1951, they moved to Redwood City and remained in the same house until his death.
Bill was employed at Hunters Point Navel Shipyard as a machinist for 35 years until he retired in 1971.
Bill volunteered at the Veterans Memorial Building in Redwood City, participating in the Fun After Fifty Club and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Bill had been an active member of the Masonic Lodge No. 651 since 1971.
Bill and Alberta raised a family of four children, John Duncan of Sacramento, William R. Duncan of Redwood City, Arlene Gilbert of Milpitas and Janice Anderson (Paul) of Redwood City. He also had 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service and reception will be held 11 a.m. April 7, 2014, at Redwood Chapel at 847 Woodside Road. Burial will be private.
The family requests no flowers, but if you wish to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society in his name, that would make him very happy.
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