William “Bill” J. Mc Govern died on June 20, 2025, after months of medical care. Bill was 57 years old. His father, John R., passed away before him. Bill leaves his mother, Eleanor; brothers Gerald, Brian, and Michael; his sister Eileen, two nephews Sean and Michael and many wonderful supportive friends. Bill was born and raised in Fanwood, New Jersey.
He had two passions in life, the excitement of the knowledge of the unknown and his desire to serve others. Bill was a founding member of Trident True a nonprofit veteran’s service organization; a monthly donor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital as well as being an organ donor. Bill, standing at 6’8” and known as “Big Bill”, wore number 67 for the Colorado Wolverines football team. As a great storyteller his family and friends will deeply miss his life stories.
A Memorial Service will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, 7777 W 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 on Saturday, August 9th at 10 am.
Bill’s family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital online under St. Jude’s or The ARC of Union County, 70 Diamond Road, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 an organization for the support of disabled persons.
