William James Bauer Jr.

William James Bauer, Jr., 68, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on May 25, 2015. William was born July 17, 1946, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. William retired after 30 years from South West Gas only to return two weeks later as a main gas line inspector working until February 26, 2015. William is preceded in death by his father, William James Bauer, Sr.; and his mother, Annettia White Bauer; his brother, Johnny Bauer; and his Half-Brother, Harold Ryer. William is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Akers Bauer; his children, Kim (Bob) Franco, Billy Bauer, John Bauer, and Troy Bauer; grandchildren, Bobby (Aimee) Franco, Kristina Bauer, Nick (Heather) Franco, Mindy (Sean) Leon, Taylor Bauer, Eric (Jenny) Bauer, Tyler Bauer, and Kaitlyn Bauer; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Franco , Hunter Franco, Logan Franco, Iris Taylor, Andrea Kelser; and a soon to be born great-granddaughter, Kaylee, due in August; as well as his two sisters, Joyce Hudson, and Annette Anderson. Arrangements entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd. , Surprise, AZ 85374. 623.546.8002.To sign William’s online guest registry, and to leave condolences and well-wishes for the family, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com