William L Degeus Jr., SLC, Utah died May 31st, 2021. He was born January 23rd 1944, in Voorburg, Holland, to Willem and Marthilda de Geus. Joined by his family he migrated to America in 1954. He married Britt Ingred Axbom, later divorced. Married Ojik Tahmassian, later divorced. He was a member of the Mt Moriah Masonic Lodge since 1975. He enjoyed fishing at his little cabin in Scofield, Utah, and exploring/visiting many foreign countries. He served his country in the US Army, for three years and completed two years of reserve duty with the Navy Sea Bees. His career with the Department of Transportation spanned for 30 years, where he faithfully and earnestly served the public with determination, loyalty, and devotion. He received a State of Utah award for transition of the Ports of Entry from the Department of Public Safety to Department of Transportation. He retired in June 2000, as a Chief Administrative Manager.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his children: Deborah (DeWayne) Gwinn, Danny Degeus, Dorothy (Rick) Thurman, David (Bonnie) Degeus, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sisters: Ann Contonio, Kitty (Melvin) Lang, Betty (Calvin) Wyman along with many nieces and nephews who loved and thought the world of him. We love you dad and miss you so much.
The family would like to express appreciation to his sisters for their devotion for looking after him and attending to his needs the past 3 years, and also express appreciation to family members, friends & neighbors for daily visits and calls. We know he loved and appreciated all of you.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 26th day of June 2021, 10 am. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Shriners Children’s Hospital or your local Animal Shelter.
