William, better known as Bill, Billy and Willy to family and friends passed away on April 12, 2021 surrounded by family and friends and gained eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Bill was born in Redwood City on August 12, 1959 to his father David E. Calderon and Virginia Van Hees.
He is survived by his wife Leticia Calderon, daughter Amanda Chapman and fiancé Jeffrey Carr, Son Nicholas Calderon and partner Catie Buckley, Grandchildren Grace and Makaylah Chapman, brother David B.Calderon, sister Lisa Freels, sister Traci Calderon, Uncle Chuck and Aunt Elise Townsend and Aunt Vicky Van Hees Martin. Proceeded in death, father David E. Calderon, mother Virginia Nelson, brother Kenneth Calderon and Uncle Michael Van Hees.
At the age of 7, Bill moved to Oakdale with his mother and brothers. They lived at Woodward Reservoir for a while until they were able to rent a home. Bill attended Cloverland Elementary School as a child and graduated from Oakdale High School. Growing up, Bill had many friends. He enjoyed swimming at the Oakdale pool, paying only $0.25 cents to swim. Bill spoke about him and his brother walking to the river to fish. In his teenage years he would often ride his bike to Knights Ferry and the Oakdale reservoir. In his later teenage years, Bill and his friends would go hiking the trails along the river that surrounded Knights Ferry.
Bill got married on October 16, 1982 to his love Leticia Briseno. They met in April of 1981 at the North 40 in Oakdale where they danced the night away.
In 1985 Bill gave his life to the Lord and was so excited for his new life. Bill talked about becoming a pastor. Bill served as a board member and later did the books for Abundant Life Church.
On April 14, 1986, their daughter Amanda was born. Bill was so happy he actually changed her first diaper! Bill worked at Louis Rich and wanted more for his life and family so he decided to go to work for his father who had his own heating and air conditioning company. Bill learned all that he could working for his father and did his absolute best because he wanted to make his dad proud. Bill decided that he wanted to open up his own company so in 1991, he started attending a trade school in order to get his contractors license. On November 1, 1992, Bill and Tish had a son. Bill was so proud to have a son.
Bill always wanted better for his family and shortly after getting his contractor’s license, he decided to open up his very own heating and air conditioning company in 1992, which started in his backyard. Bill’s business grew and his success allowed him to have 25+ full time employees. Bill was one that would give anyone an opportunity and enjoyed hiring people who knew nothing about the trade. He would teach them to strive in HVAC work and many were very successful in the HVAC field.
In 2017, Bill went to work at UEI college as a HVAC instructor and in 2019 he worked at the Institute of Technology as an instructor as well.
Bill started a home bible study group that later ended up turning into a church called New Hope Community Church where he also served as a board member.
Bill was a family man that dedicated his life to his family and friends. Bill loved giving his employees trips/vacations and also loved taking his family to Hawaii. All he wanted was to please his wife, when she said she wanted to go here, or live here.. he would find a way! Bills gift was that of servanthood and giving himself. Until we meet again on the other side, your loving wife.
A visitation for William will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California. A committal service will occur Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakewoodHughson.com for the Calderon family.
