William McLeod

His father worked for Burroughs Corporation, so the family moved every few years to various cities across the country as his dad set up, hired and trained new staff at each location.

Bill graduated from Scottsdale High, attended ASU then enlisted and served in the Air Force Reserve for six years as a medic while attending UCLA and USC. He enjoyed being an ardent student of the outdoors ... loved hiking, camping, learning about herbs and wild foods, white water rafting, followed the whales birthing in Mexico and generally savored the peace and magnificence of mother nature. He was concerned about the effects of global warming.

Being artistic and energetic landed him in construction which eventually brought him to Big Sur. After building a home for friends in Sycamore Canyon, Bill was approached to build the renowned Post Ranch Inn. From there he made his mark as a builder of contemporary large glass custom homes as founder of William McLeod General Contracting Inc.

He loved to travel and learn about cultures and animals. He enjoyed art, music, live performances, wining and dining. He was a good dancer, cook, landscape designer and entertained and excelled with his interior design choices.

Gifted with a great sense of humor, was very perceptive and generous with his family and friends. He extended his thoughtfulness to his clients when he saw an alternative to help them save money.

In ‘98 he moved to mid Carmel Valley, met and fell in love with the love of his life and enjoyed 25 years of marriage with his wife, Karen. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanne Burkhead, and brother, John McLeod.

He had the keen eye of an artist, a smile that would fill a room and the heart of a kind and wonderful man.

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