William Israel Temple

father, grandfather and friend who leaves a legacy of faithful love. Born on January 23, 1946 in

Fort Worth, Texas to Lincoln Boyce and Arbozine Wright Temple, he followed in his father’s

footsteps becoming a mechanical engineer. His career reflected his creative sense of design and

extensive scope of expertise, including designing the Alaskan North Slope oil gathering facilities,

drafting specs for hydrogen plants, pioneering oil operating companies and designing and

building over eighty custom homes in the Texas Hill Country.

Bill met his wife Ann Jose Temple while attending Texas Tech University where he was a member

of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was smitten with his bride every day of their fifty-three years

of marriage, and looked at her with joy from across every room. Together they have three

children, son David John Temple and wife Windy, daughter Amy Catherine Sievert and husband

Chad, and son William Andrew Temple and fiance Elly Offutt. Bill was “Papa” to seven

grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Will and Luke Temple; Cole, Taylor and Cade Sievert.

Bill loved his family more than anything in this world and sought to provide for them in any way

possible, always displaying unconditional love. He had an adventurous spirit and was inspired by

the beauty he found around him, particularly in the mountains of Colorado and the Florida

beaches. He taught his children and grandchildren to be curious about where the path ahead

might lead, instilling a wanderlust and unceasing desire to explore. He was a sailing enthusiast,

enjoyed snow skiing, and was most at home on a winding road in his sports car. He loved

watching Texas Tech sports with Ann and listening to music and always had a “Papa-ism” or

story to share, accentuating his dry wit. From his youth, Bill desired to seek after God and was

committed to attending church; he particularly loved the history and depth of traditional hymns

and favored the scriptures found in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your

light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Bill’s life was a beacon of light to others, bringing kindness, humor, and love.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Liuba & Anatoli Voleanschi,

missionaries in Moldova currently assisting Ukranian refugees. www.give.cru.org/2858161

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 1 pm at Austin Ridge Bible

Church, 9300 Bee Cave Rd. Austin, TX 78733