William Clifford Perry

and friend, William Clifford Perry Sr., has passed into his new life with the

Divine Creator, from whence he came.

William was born and raised on Kahuku Plantation on O’ahu.

He had great appreciation and respect for his humble and loving parents,

William and Olivia Perry, and also for his Brother, James. He spoke often of his

special bond with his maternal Grandfather, Thomas, who left a profound and

lasting impression on him. He loved his family dearly!

Bill attended Saint Louis High School, where he excelled in academics and

enjoyed four years as a second baseman under Coach Frances Funai.

He received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Hawai’i.

In 1959, He married his sweetheart, Joyce. They started a family right away

and moved to Kula, Maui when he accepted a Job working for Smithsonian

Institute at the Haleakala Observatory. He worked for HC&S in Pu’unene as the

head chemist from 1976 until he retired in 1998.

Bill was gregarious and friendly by nature and made lots of friends on Maui.

He was an athlete who loved bowling, golfing, basketball, baseball, and sports of

all kinds. He also loved kids and coached baseball at various levels throughout

his adult life. Winning the State Baseball Championship in 1982 was one of the

highlights of his life. He was so proud of that team! Bill was known also for his

beautiful Rose garden, his green thumb, his jokes, and his tender heart.

He valued friendship and loyalty, and was not afraid to say “ I Love You ”.

He is survived by his Wife, Joyce Perry, children: Jacqueline Perry,

Debra Perry (Michael Howden), William Perry Jr., and Jennifer Borge (Brady),

grandchildren: Alexa (Sal) Marino, Jesse Fong, Olivia Borge, and Adam

Howden, great grandchildren: Luca and Elio Marino, and his Brother Howard

James (Evelyn) Perry and family.

Our hearts are filled with Love, sorrow, and sweet remembrance… Please

join our family as we celebrate William’s life and honor his great spirit. Services

will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on Wednesday, January 9th, with

Visitation starting at 6pm and a service beginning at 7pm.

“ You have been my friend…That in itself is a Tremendous thing.”

Charlottes Web, E.B. White