William Elsworth Kemery IV

Bill Kemery walked through the gates of Heaven the morning of March 14, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. He was born to William Elsworth Kemery III and Jeannee Thompson in Hanford. He was raised by Paul and Sharol Fritchie and his aunt Elaine. Bill attended Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School, Winston Churchill Junior High and La Sierra High School. There, he partook in school musicals such as Bye Bye Birdie and worked as a busboy through his high school years. After high school, he studied law at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

Bill had three beautiful children of his own, Joy, Paul, and Chelsea. He traveled through Las Vegas and San Diego before settling in Elk Grove in 1992. He built the home he resided in until his passing and made it into the oasis he loved so much. He met his future wife, Tarra, in 1999 then married in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 14, 2004. They remained married until the very end. Tarra had a daughter, Taylor, whom he loved and raised as his own. Bill worked for Lasher Auto Group most of his professional life as a leading Fleet Salesman before retiring in 2019. After retiring, Bill and Tarra moved to Las Vegas to live fulltime together with their dog Bubbles.

During his time on Earth, Bill had many adventures and hobbies. On July 30, 1991 Bill became a commercial helicopter and airplane pilot and instructor. He traveled with his band and sang the songs of the big bands of his youth. He coached a number of baseball and softball teams throughout his time on the fields. He and his family went boating and jet skiing during the summers they were free from softball tournaments. Together with his wife, and often his friends, he went on cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, and Belize. Later in life, after retiring, he embraced his love of golf and would swing his clubs with his wife and the many friends they made at Anthem Country Club. Bill also began collecting art from artists such as Nano Lopez, Chevals, and other extraordinary pieces.

Bill will forever be remembered as a selfless, forever loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. His ability to make anyone smile and extensive knowledge on life will live forever in those he met. He is survived by his wife Tarra Kemery, his daughters Joy Sinclair, Chelsea Kemery, Taylor Neigg, his son Paul Kemery, five grandchildren, brothers Robert Kemery, Bradley Kemery, Kurt Busch, sister Catherine Romero and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held in Elk Grove, California.

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