He was born on October 16, 1926 in Grinnell, IA to the late Ralph and Minnie Mattingly.
Willard was a reading, math and special education teacher for over 34 years; 21 years in Montclair, CA and 13 years at Peoria High School, Peoria, AZ.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth, two sons Willard “Doug” & Bruce, two grandchildren Luke & Christina and great grandson Owen.
In addition to his parents Willard was preceded in death by son Steven in 2010 & his sister Beatrice Goldsmith.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1PM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ.
