Born October 5 1927 Edinburgh, Scotland. Died April 11 2021 Auburn California . Willie was a man of many talents and accomplishments; Glider pilot and commando as a Lovat Scout of Scotland during World War 2. Received a degree in Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Captain in British Merchant Marines where he sailed the world. He was a deep sea diver and teacher for U.S. Naval Reserve in Southern Cal. He also Captained for CalTech University’s research vessel. He also was member of the
Masons and played Bagpipes with the Shriners .He made and sold electronic bagpipes. He loved Dancing and was a champion ballroom dancer and teacher with Arthur Murray. He was an accomplished Scottish
country dancer and he met his wife of 38 years while dancing. They taught country dancing many places including Scottish Games .Willie is survived by his loving wife Sandra , 5 Children, many Grandchildren