William H Latham

Respectfully, the Latham family wanted to inform everyone that William H. Latham (Bill Latham) passed away peacefully Sunday - 05 December 2010 - around sunset (4:45pm) due to complications. Mr. Latham struggled with his health over course of the last year. For those of you who may have known him, he was a cherished & active member of the Lake San Marcos Community for nearly 32 years.

Bill Latham was born in Helena, Montana in 1922, and was one of four children. He had two older sisters, Betty & Eleanor, and one younger brother, Harry. Two of his siblings were also members of the Lake San Marcos Community before passing a number of years ago. The Latham family moved to Southern California to join Bill Latham's grandfather when he was 6 years-old. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Southwest Los Angeles in 1941 and became a Naval Veteran of World War II. Later on, both Bill and his brother (Harry Latham) served proudly with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) - for approximately 30 years each - before moving & retiring to Lake San Marcos.

Bill Latham is survived by is wife - Beverly Latham - of 60 years & his four children (Gregory Latham, Linda Spade, Michael Latham, & Scott Latham).

The Latham Family welcomes those who knew Bill Latham to join them as they honor his memory at:

Saint Mark's Roman Catholic Church

1147 Discovery Street

San Marcos, California 92078

United States

Tel 760-744-1540

The services for Bill Latham are planned for Friday Morning - 17 December 2010. The "Rosary" will begin at 10:00am followed by "Mass" at 11:00am. The family plans to host lunch afterwards. The Latham Family would be grateful for those who wish to attend the services inform the Family (760-744-7601) by Tuesday, 14 December 2010.

A second service is planned on Monday, 20 December 2010 at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum - 4201 Whittier Boulevard in Los Angeles - at approximately 11:00am – the final resting place for Bill Latham. Father Augustine Carter - who also attended Mount Carmel & played football with Bill Latham - will preside over the burial services at Calvary.

Thank you again,

The Latham Family

1323 Del Rosa Lane

San Marcos, California 92078-5218

In lieu of flowers, The Latham Family requests that donations be made to:

Los Angeles Fire Department

Widows & Orphans Disabled Fireman’s Fund

815 Colorado Blvd. - 4th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90041