Father, Uncle, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, William "Bill"
Potter, on June 14,2019.
Bill was born, 06/23/1927 in Tacoma WA., to William and Mildred
Potter. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mazie Welty.
Bill was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. Upon his
return from the service he married the love of his life, Mary Lou
Phillips. Bill and Mary Lou were married for 72 years.
They moved to Ventura from Tacoma WA. in 1949. Bill worked
as a produce manager/buyer for Santa Cruz Markets and retired after a
career of 37 years. Upon his retirement Bill and Mary Lou travelled the
United States in their motorhome with the Good Sam Club, where many
good friends and memories were made. An avid motorcyclist, Bill continued his passion for the open
road and trail riding well into his eighties.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou and his children: Keith
(Dotty) Potter, Michael (Susie) Potter, Teresa (Michael) Demele and
Melinda Floyd. Niece Pam (Jim) Ford, nephew Jeff (Diane) Koepnick, 11
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Bill was a man of integrity, kindness, humility and love. He will be
missed by all who had the honor of knowing and loving him.
A memorial service will be held at the, Ojai Villas Mobile Home Estates
clubhouse, on Saturday July 13th at 2:00pm.
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