Name: El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park
Address: San Diego, CA

I worked for Bill from 1978-81 in the Marine Mammal Research Program SWFC.  He was an incredible mentor to me, and helped shape my abilities, values, and persona as a biologist.  Bill launched my career as a NOAA Fishery Biologist, and I will be forever grateful.  When I had an opportunity to transfer to the SWFSC Honolulu Laboratory to join the research program studying the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal, it was an incredibly difficult decision, whether to leave.  When I told Bill of my opportunity, I will always remember his words.  "Well, it may be the best chance you have to save a species."  I made the transfer, and spent the rest of my career working with monk seals.  I carried with me the skills and training that Bill had instilled in me.  

I never knew Bill as a family man with you, Louella, and your sons, but I can tell from the photos what a wonderful father and husband he was.  He got it right with you.  Cherish your memories.  I certainly will.

Regards & aloha
John R. Henderson



Sorry Ben to hear the passing of your dad....I was an unfortunate friend of Blackie and Chris Perrin. Loved the story Chris told about your dad's time on St Helena African coast. I hope you're well and enjoying your life.  Miss him terribly after lifetime of botanizing without him - still brings me close to him and the things that brought him joy. 
Take care lil bro
Love,
Karen M.

My first real interaction with Bill was when we shared a cab from the airport to the hotel at the IWC Scientific Committee meeting in Adelaide in 2000. I thought it would be a fairly silent ride, as Bill came across to me up to that point as a tad grumpy and curmudgeonly. But instead he gave me a lesson (one he never knew he imparted) on how to interact with the wider world. He chatted up the cab driver (and me) the whole way, asking about the birds we saw (very exotic to Bill and me, but everyday to the driver!), the local economy (fascinating - it would never have occurred to me to ask that of a local cabbie, but who knows better?), the weather at that time of year, and so on. He kept up a steady, friendly stream of questions, all of which the cabbie was more than happy to answer, for the whole ride, giving both of us a pretty good snapshot of Adelaide. I sat down the table from Bill during this two-week meeting for nearly the next two decades (people tend to sit in the same locations at the table arrangement for this meeting, no matter where it is in the world). We will miss him.

My, oh, my! Beloved Bill! Sooo talented and brilliant with a real huge heart! Rest in Eternal Peace in Heaven, dear friend. Your contributions to make this world even more interesting will forever be cherished! So long! Till we meet again! All our love!

Today in San Diego, CA, at El Camino Cemetery in Sorrento Valley, CA,  tributes poured in for mega-scientist, Dr. William  Perrin  (b. August 20, 1938 – d. July 11, 2022), renowned marine mammal scientist, who  is best known for his work documenting the unsustainable mortality of hundreds of thousands of dolphins per year in the tuna purse-seine fishery of the eastern tropical Pacific. This work became a primary motivation for the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (1972). (Bill is Fishery Observer #1).  Aside from many accomplishments, his work on cetacean taxonomy was acknowledged in 2002 when a newly recognized species of beaked whale, Perrin's beaked whale (Mesoplodon perrini), was named in his honor.  He was an extraordinary scientist, dedicated to sustaining cetacean populations around the world, publishing an amazing average of 2 scientific publications per year, editing a prestigious marine mammal journal, and mentoring many other scientists throughout his career.  He had  sharp inquisitive mind, amazing analytical thinking and superb written and speaking  communication skills (multilingual too). All this with a wonderful dry wit, and an immensely generous and kind heart (it blazed through once you got through the gruffness).  I will miss our talks about everything, while we  monitored the tables and made change for the patrons at your annual (Uber) garage sale, as some cool jazz oozed out of your garage speakers.  We will all miss you like crazy, Bill!

I first met Bill in 1983 when we were both members of the Marine Biology Curricular Group at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Stephanie met Bill as a newly hired population ecologist at the Center in 1984. Much has been said about Bill’s pioneering work on marine mammal taxonomy and population biology, as well as his mentoring.  But it is as a friend and family man that we also remember Bill. 

When Stephanie and I had our boys (Wesley and Austin), they thought Bill was the coolest guy they ever met. Who else would have harpoons and sawfish bills in their garage? After Bill and Luella had baby Joey, our two boys doted on Joey. Yard sale day at Bill’s was a chance to learn about cool old tools, eat donuts, and play with baby Joey. As Bill would travel to neighborhood yard sales in search of old tools, he took to collecting unusual key chains to give to Wes and Austin. In time we had to build elaborate racks to hold them all. The boys are now married and gone, but the key chains remain on our wall. The posted picture was an outing to Anza-Borrego in 2002 to explore the desert. Bill, you will be missed.


Another thing I admired about Bill was his work habits. He worked diligently throughout the day without slack and almost always managed to leave on time. So I was surprised once to be at the lab a bit after regular hours to find him still at his desk, working. There was also, asleep on his lap, a cat that hung around the lab in those days. When I mentioned that I thought he had left for the day, he replied that he had intended to but the cat hadn't woken up yet. I think it was about a half hour later I heard him leave.

To start, I deeply regret that I am unable to attend the memorial service. I hope that the tributes and
remembrances bring some solace to his family. With his long and distinguished career, there are many
who knew Bill longer and better than I did, but I feel compelled to add my small part to the
remembrances. I had the pleasure of being one of Bill’s graduate students in the early and mid-90s, one of
a string of students incorporating genetic methods to address population and evolutionary questions about
cetaceans. That in itself was noteworthy, considering that genetics was not his area of expertise, and it
demonstrated his openness to new approaches and tools for research, an openness not shared by all in
those days.

There were many advantages to being Bill’s student. There was his vast library and reprint collection, all
handily accessed through Papyrus (those who used it may or may not remember the program fondly). There was also Bill’s many professional connections around the world, which
he would utilize to help students gain access to samples and collections that were not readily available.
Also, especially helpful to me, was his deep knowledge of the arcana of taxonomy and nomenclature. To
some, it may have seemed weirdly nerdish, but it is important not to fall into the trap of using a nomen
ambiguum or a nomen dubium, or, heaven forbid, a nomen invalidum.

The main thing I learned from Bill during my student days is the emphasis on careful reasoning and clear
writing. He was always open to new ideas,
even if they went contrary to his own opinions. He had that rare balance of open-mindedness and critical thinking. It is a trait the world could use more of. And of course there was his kindness and patience, which he consistently demonstrated. Thanks Bill; you had a great effect on the world of cetacean research and conservation, and on those who were lucky enough to know you.

Bill, Joey, Louella, enjoying a February day in Alpine, CA in 2009.  Bill and I took our metal detectors to various spots around the county to search for old coins and relics.  We didn't find anything noteworthy this day, but it was such a peaceful time.

Bill had 'gold fever', he loved to search for old coins and relics with his metal detector. We spent a lot of hours in the field, good times.

Shortly after I first joined the CMS Secretariat, I had the great privilege of starting to work also with Bill. Here I was, an intern not even out of university, and getting to correspond with such a 'giant'. What can I say, Bill was the kindest, most patient and respectful person anyone could imagine. I have nothing but fond memories of him, and feel extremely privileged that I was able to work alongside him in the context of CMS. His legacy is immense.

My sincere condolences to Bill's family, friends and colleagues!

The official CMS obituary can be found here: https://www.cms.int/en/news/memoriam-bill-perrin-cms-cop-appointed-councillor-aquatic-mammals-1991-2014

Dear Bill, As we look through the memories and well wishes of your many loving students, colleagues and friends through the years, we recognize better than ever before that you have touched thousands of hearts and minds, as you have gently yet firmly touched those of my wife Melany and me. You have been a scientific and also humanist influence on our lives, helping us to our research on Hawaiian spinner dolphins in the 1980's, seeing us to a transition of research in the 1990's, leading the efforts of the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals in the early 2000's. We thank you for all this, but thank you especially for you, a colleague sure, but a trusted and trusting friend. You are always with us. With Love, bernd and melany

Bill was a generous colleague, with an encyclopedic knowledge of cetacean taxonomy and life history. He was rightfully held in the highest esteem by the scientific and conservation community. At the 2001 conference of the Society of Marine Mammalogy, his many achievements were recognized with the naming of a new species, Mesoplodon perrini or simply, “Perrin’s beaked whale”. It was a fitting tribute for a man who had devoted his life to shining a light on the unknown.

Bill Perrin was one of the shinning stars of the Scientific Committee (SC) of the International Whaling Commission Committee. He first attended a meeting of the SC in 1974 when a special workshop on small cetaceans was held in Montreal, Canada. He last attended the annual meeting of the SC in his hometown of San Diego, in 2015, but he continued to enthusiastically advise the committee and joined a bottlenose dolphin taxonomy workshop in La Jolla in 2018. During these 44 years of SC membership, Bill was elected chair of the small cetacean sub-committee (SM) in 1978, a role he held from 1979 until 1984 and again from 1987 until 1990. At this time, the main focus of the IWC was on exploited large whale species exploited, but Bill advocated for whale’s smaller cousins; the dolphins and porpoise. Today, SM still reviews information on the conservation status of small cetaceans worldwide and the growing importance of this work is largely a result of Bill’s tireless efforts to ensure that the IWC use the best available science to address threats to these species. 

Bill authored nearly 50 reports presented to the IWC Scientific Committee, covering the mortality of dolphins in the tuna fisheries in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, population structure, fisheries interactions, taxonomy, and ecology in the North Pacific and the Philippines. The work in the Philippines was largely done with his beloved wife, Louella. 

Bill, you will be deeply missed. We treasure the time we spent with you, the lessons we learned from you, and the contributions you made to the IWC Scientific Committee. Your legacy will survive and will be cherished for many years to come. Each one of us carry a bit of your determination to conserve cetaceans and their ecosystems and we intend to continue the work you have inspired us to do. 
Go in peace.
Alex Zerbini, Chair of the IWC Scientific Committee
Lindsay Porter, Vice-chair of the IWC Scientific Committee
Iain Staniland, IWC Head of Science, Management 

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my long term colleague and good friend, Bill Perrin. Bill was one of the ever-present stars in the marine mammal researcher community. I cannot remember the first time I met Bill, but he was a constant presence it seems throughout my 45 years of working life, and then beyond that in retirement. Bill was an inspiration to me and others, and he was a kind man. I recall he made me and my family especially welcome several decades ago when we lived in San Diego during my sabbatical at the Southwest Fisheries Center lab in La Jolla. Bill's passing is an immense loss to the marine mammal researcher community, and of course to his family to whom I extend my deepest condolences.  My love and respect go to you Louella Dolar and son Joey.  May you both find comfort in the warmth and respect with which Bill's friends and collegues held him in such high regard, Deepest sympathies sent from Christina Lockyer.

The first time I met Bill was in November 1981 during a workshop on cetacean reproduction in La Jolla. At that time, I was a pre-graduate student at Concepcion University in Chile, and Bill was able to find some funding, making possible my participation in the workshop. It was my first trip abroad!  Bill not only got the funding for my trip but also he invited me to live with him and his family for the period of the workshop! That kindness made me very happy and the opportunity given was important for my subsequent scientific career. 
Since then, we met regularly during meetings around the world or when Bill visited Japan, the country where I live. The initial professor-student relationship was transformed into a very nice friendship, which was always honest and transparent. I always felt his friendship an support in different circumstances, particularly in my scientific work. 
I and my family were very fortunate to have him at home sometimes when he visited Japan, talking a lot as always and listen my wife's piano with a good red wine at hand. We felt happy to advised him on antiques places in Yokohama, which resulted very interesting for him. 
The last time I met Bill in person was at his home in San Diego during a meeting of the IWC SC. A very pleasant evening with him, his wife Louella, son and Bob Brownell. The last time I talked to him was at the end of 2021 when Louella organized an online call. Despite his deteriorated health conditions he was very enthusiast as always, talking about several things including science. 
Perhaps one of the happiest day in my life was when Bill said he felt proud of my scientific and personal achievements, and that he felt happy to have supported me during the early days of my career. 
It is normal to have a mixed feeling of sadness and anger when a dear and important friend left us forever. As the days passed, these feelings have changed to resignation with a deep respect and gratitude to the memory of Bill.      

A Role Model, Mentor and Friend

I address him simply as Bill,
Because he would get angry if I call him Dr. Will,
One of the most intelligent people I knew,
With a wicked sense of humor that will kill.

He was the first foreign scientist I’ve met,
Since my first assignment in BFAR was set.
PH-Malaysia marine mammal survey in 1996 I was tasked to join,
Young, excited, new, I fret.

But Bill was the opposite of what I thought,
He was kind, guiding and brought,
From then on, together with Louella, they would be a part, 
of the early scientific career that I sought.

That survey allowed me to visit the US in 1996 for the first time,
Bill and Louella, were  the host and dime,
AA, Saiful and I had a memorable stay,
We met scientists and saw labs, museums and parks with chime .

After this trip, I was able to a few more times come back,
Do my genetic research and take a whack,
 Andy and Nick and SWFSC helped me, with Bill and Louella's support,
Until I successfully finished and get my knack.

The deep friendship went on to this day,
Bill, you helped and inspired me on this career path, I must say,
I could not thank you enough for everything,
You will be missed Sir, forward I will pay.


Dr. William F. Perrin (August 20, 1938 - July 11, 2022).

A Role Model, Mentor and Friend.

I address him simply as Bill,
Because he would get angry if I call him Dr. Will,
One of the most intelligent people I knew,
With a wicked sense of humor that will kill.

He was the first foreign scientist I’ve met,
Since my first assignment in BFAR was set,
PH-Malaysia marine mammal survey in 1996 I was tasked to join,
Young, excited, new, I fret.

But Bill was the opposite of what I thought,
He was kind, guiding and brought,
From then on, together with Louella, they would be a part, 
of the early scientific career that I sought.

That survey allowed me to visit the US in 1996 for the first time,
Bill and Louella, were  the host and dime,
AA, Saiful and I had a memorable stay,
We met scientists and saw labs, museums and parks with chime.

After this trip, I was able to a few more times come back,
Do my genetic research and take a whack,
 Andy and Nick and SWFSC helped me, with Bill and Louella's support,
Until I successfully finished and get my knack.

The deep friendship went on to this day,
Bill, you helped and inspired me on this career path, I must say,
I could not thank you enough for everything,
You will be missed Sir, forward I will pay. 


A number of people typically exert a major influence on one’s scientific work and career. Of these, a very few are of such grand status scientifically, personally and morally that one’s own curriculum would simply not have been the same without their gentle tutoring, advice and expertise. To me, Bill Perrin was one of these very few. His enduring friendship of 35 +years is irreplaceable.  But I know he is somewhere watching the great Pacific Ocean, I will meet you there my dear friend. 
My most sincere condolences to Bill's family and friends, and a very special expression of sympathy and support to Louella and son.  You all be well.
Koen 

Bill was a force of nature, in the best possible way.   His persistence, focus, organization skills, efficiency, and leadership would have been impressive enough.   But then add his generosity and support, especially to those of us who were mentored by him,  and it's no wonder he was so widely admired and loved.   He also was willing to laugh at himself.  He told stories about working up a beaked whale on Black's Beach and the sunbathers that gathered close by during the necropsy, about another situation in which a large whale stranded and his shorts were so grungy afterwards that he took them off and threw them as far as possible into the sea - only afterwards recalling that the truck keys were in the pocket, and, well, there were a lot of dead-animal stories about which some humor could be found.  I have never ceased to appreciate that I started my career with Bill and will miss him greatly.

One of my favorite stranding stories that Bill told me was one in which he was dissecting a dolphin or whale on Blacks Beach, which is a nude beach in San Diego.  This was prior to the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prevents the taking of marine mammal parts.  A nude couple approached him and asked if they could take the remaining tissues home to feed to their dogs.  He accommodated their request and watched as their loaded meat and naked parts all bounced down the beach.  I can still hear his chuckle as he told this story to me.  I wish he was still around so that I could tell him my latest Blacks Beach stranding story.

 I will be forever grateful for Bill's mentorship, sound advice, and master editorial skills.  I work in the life history program that he started and I frequently look through his old "WFP" field notes and data sheets when I am trying to solve a mystery about a past sample.   I will forever be reminded of him and miss him each time I do this in the years ahead.

Bill is the love of our lives and was the rock we leaned on. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father- patient, supportive, understanding, dependable, and was always there for us.  Losing him was the toughest and most painful experience, but we hope the warm and beautiful memories he left will help us through.
 
His boundless generosity of spirit extended from within the family outward to relatives, friends, colleagues, students, and the global community. His contributions to science and conservation, especially of dolphins and whales, will be treasured, and the trail he blazed will continue to shine brightly with hope. We feel very lucky to have been part of his life. We will miss him terribly. 

  💝Louella Dolar & Joey Perrin

Thank you Bill for offering your time and your support when my journey began in the field of marine mammal research. Time spent in your lab remains with me, often as a message out of nowhere telling me to keep going with the way I am. I remember your response to one despondent email I sent you - you said, " Illegitimi non carborundum" - those words ring in my ears in all walks of life, not just in academics and conservation. Thank you so so much, for being the funny, knowledgeable, creative, humble and kind person you were. You will stay with so many of us. Much love, dipani

I met Bill in 1977 during my brief stint as a tuna/porpoise observer. He hired me in 1978 to work in his porpoise life history lab, initiating my career in marine mammal research and putting me in the office next to his - the best office view I would ever have. Bill was well-known even then and our lab hosted visiting scientists from around the world - giving me the opportunity to meet and interact with some rather interesting characters. As others have noted, he seemed rather gruff but he was always supportive, and not just about work. When my first (and only) child was just about ready to be born Bill asked me what names we were considering. I told him we hadn’t figured that out. Bill knew of my Norwegian heritage so he suggested "if it’s a boy name him Erik, if it’s a girl name her Erika.” So thanks to Bill, my daughter is Erika Hansen.

Bill Perrin made the world a far more peaceful, welcoming place. He was an extraordinary mentor for scientists, but really for anyone seeking a kinder and more thoughtful, intelligent, patient, and loving path through life. As a graduate student, I thought that if my work made it possible for even a few marine mammals to live out their lives, then I would be happy. By such a measure, Bill was profoundly successful. Millions of our fellow creatures have experienced life because of his character, work, and influence. I hope that, before he passed, he was able to reflect on his life and the imprint he made not just on our minds, but on our hearts. Surely, then, he could only have felt joy.

Bill was my first formal teacher of marine mammal science. He was a mentor, teacher and adviser. He introduced me to the world of marine mammal science, its politics and complexities and to everyone I needed to know in the field, including  the first other person who worked in Southeast Asia that I met at my first marine mammal conference and who remains a good colleague and friend. Bill and Louella nurtured and advanced the marine mammal science field in the Philippines and we will forever be grateful. 

 My hearfelt condolences to Louella, Joey and Bill's family.  Bill and Steve (Leatherwood) intiated the first Southeast Asia Marine Mammal meeting in Dumagete, the Philippines, in 1995. They started something which has grown from strength to strength and has resulted in many Asian researchers more actively contributing to marine mammal science. Bill inspired so many of us to work in this field and to gain strength in our collaborations. He will always be remembered and truely respected.

     Bill was one of the most influential people in my life, both scientific and personal. He was a constant source of inspiration and I’m extremely proud to have had him as a colleague and a friend. His passing has effected me profoundly. I regret that after Linda and I retired and moved to Minneapolis in 2005, we only saw him, Louella, and Joey twice.

     I got to know Bill in 1982 when I transferred to the La Jolla lab from Honolulu. From that time until I retired in 2003, we were next door office neighbors and lunch companions. I took advantage of this proximity in order to solicit advice regarding all things scientific as well as navigating the bureaucracy of the lab. In fact, I probably never made a significant decision without getting Bill’s imprimatur first. People should realize that the origin of the state-of-the-art molecular program at the La Jolla laboratory had its genesis in a paper passed to me by Bill describing an early mitochondrial DNA study. More than any scientist I’ve ever met, Bill was a voracious and wide-ranging reader of the scientific literature.

     Personally, Bill and I shared another passion: antique woodworking tools. In my woodworking shop today, I still use many tools that Bill hunted up for me on his garage sale scavenging safaris, including an antique Stanley plane. Every time I use it, I think of Bill.


Bill made a huge difference to my development as a marine mammal scientist though the IWC workshops he hosted in La Jolla in the 1970s and 1980s and subsequent workshops in south-east Asia. Each of these workshops taught me a great deal and introduced me to life-long colleagues, collaborators and friends. 
Thank you Bill for your leadership, inspiration and friendship. You will be sorely missed as a leader in marine mammal science and mentor of young scientists from all over the world.
A big hug for Louella who I have known since she was a MSc student in Australia. You are much in my thoughts. Bill’s death leaves a huge hole in the fabric of your life which will never completely mend but I hope you are getting some comfort from the memories of the shared warmth and meaning of your life together and his wonderful support for your career.
Helene Marsh 


In 1976 NMFS HQ assigned me for one year to be the Porpoise/Tuna Interaction Program Manager at the Southwest Center in La Jolla. Using the knowledge of Bill and Dick McNeely, and our staff, we found the money and designed a plan to challenge the tuna industry to test 10 boats outfitted with Dick’s “Bold Contender” system Vs. 10 with the best industry could do (fine mesh in the backdown area). Our system had the industry fine-mesh but also had a shallow “lip” which could be pulled out from under the dolphins during backdown. The NMFS system won: 3 kills per set Vs 30, but down from 300.  We developed the regs and testified in court and the regs went into effect. Dolphin-Safe Tuna was the result. Here is a photo of Dick receiving the Commerce Gold Medal.  Dick is in the Center.  Bill P is 2nd from right,  Bill Fox is 3rd from right.  I am 2nd from left, with vest.  We were all a bit younger then and too many exited way too early.

Bill and I shared several difficult situations and some amazing successes.  I’ll never forget Bill’s reaction when I told him I thought I found a problem in his reproduction rate of dolphins - meaning the kill quota could be increased.  He immediately tore open his dress shirt to expose a T-Shirt that said “Save the Dolphins”. He shouted how it was the worse thing in his life to work for a G.D. engineer. The next morning he came into my office, crying and hugging me, apologizing and saying he had been up all night redoing the math and reluctantly accepted the revision. We became very good friends and this lasted over the years.

Bill was a solid scientist who believed in conservation. The world has lost an amazing citizen and friend. We will miss him.


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Being a small cetacean researcher in Peru in the 1980s was a very difficult task. Soon I realized the lack of literature, or advice about on what direction to go would be critical for my career. The first researcher I contacted was Bill Perrin, and immediately he provided me with lots of his papers. We kept writing each other and in 1989 I had the chance to meet him at La Jolla. For me, Bill was a great mentor, and an example that only hard work drives us to excellence. It will be always in my heart.  Julio Reyes, cetacean researcher, Peru.


As a nervous and very green graduate student in marine mammalogy back in the 1980s, I knocked on the door of Bill's office at the La Jolla fisheries lab.  The bearded scientist invited me in.  He seemed a bit grumpy at first, but I soon realized that this was simply an illusion, as he dropped what he was working on, and sat me down to ask me about my interests.  He provided encouragement and kind words, and pulled books and papers off his shelves for me to read.  This scenario was repeated many times over the years that I visited Bill's office, and I realized that this was the way he treated everyone - always generous, sometimes a bit gruff, but always, always helpful and constructive.  This was the Bill Perrin I knew and respected, as a scientist and as a friend...
Tom Jefferson

Bill’s kindness and endless generosity extends not only from within his direct family but also to us in-laws here in the Philippines. I remember him when I stayed with them for almost six months in San Diego, spending his weekends driving around for almost a day collecting valuable items mostly to be sent here in the Philippines. This indeed is a true manifestation of his goodness and being a wonderful brother-in-law to us.

“Bill, We are so thankful to our creator for bringing you to our life. Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow. You may have disappeared from our sights, but you have never left our hearts. May Heavenly Father give you eternal rest.”


Bill, I'm sure the void created by your departure will remain for a long time. But the wonderful memories you left behind will see your loved ones through. Memories that bring joy and sustenance; courage to continue.
You are kind and thoughful to all the people around you, especially your family. I can attest to that. I am one of the many touched by it. All these years we witnessed how selfless you are, doing everything to nourish and sustain your family in all the seasons of life, in joy and in sorrow you are always there.
We will miss you, silently grieving in our own way. But this I know, the things you left behind, the glowing memories and the things we learned from you will continue to live, live in us and hopefully touch other lives also.
We thanked the day you became part of our lives and hope that someday we will again see you...

Some of my best memories with Bill was when our son’s played baseball together at the sportsplex fields.   We would always grab a pitcher or two of  beer with the other parents and just relax and catch up on each other’s lives.   Bill had a great dry  sense of humor that I really miss.  He also shared so many great stories of his work that really opened my eyes to a different perspective.  

Here’s to you Bill.  I will really miss you 

Tito Bill was and will always be one of my favorite uncles. He was fun, kind, gentle and always had a positive outlook in life. He was outdoorsy, and we loved hanging out with him, whether it was for swimming in the beach, or long walks to Valencia to go to the antique shop where he frequented when he was with us in the Philippines.
He was also very family oriented, a doting husband to my Aunt Louella, and a great father to my cousin Joey. He extended his love towards us, his family here in the Philippines and he was very thoughtful. He loved bringing us gifts, especially art materials and paints for my late mom who was an artist.
I have nothing but fond memories of my uncle Bill, and he is sorely missed. I am just blessed to have had him as family and to have known such a brilliant and kind hearted person.
We love you Tito Bill, always and forever. Thank you for everything. 💖
-Magenta 

 Am at a loss for words… remembering the times we had long walks going to Japanese shrine museo and he was my first teacher on reading the book green eggs and ham by Dr. Seuss when i was still a wee lil boy. he was the one who taught us to love every type of animal.. and appreciate nature.. The most brilliant man i knew.. rest in peace Tió..

 Bill was my brother in law. I will always remember him as a decent, kind and generous person.  An incredible support system for our family. I am sure he will be missed by many but we will always remember the love we shared as a family. Thanks for everything Bill see you in the other side.

My brother was a kind, quiet, productive man who did what we're all supposed to do- make the best use of our lives in the hope of bringing people together and making our wonderful earth a better place.

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Dr. William "Bill" Fergus Perrin

August 20, 1938 – July 11, 2022

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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