Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Williams , Lloyd Lee December 27, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com January 8, 2006, 1:02 pm The Bakersfield Californian Williams, Lloyd Lee 1932 - 2006 Lloyd Lee Williams 6/17/1932 - 12/27/2005 Services: Sun., Mar. 5, 2-5 p.m. Lloyd Lee Williams, 73, long time teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator at North High School died Dec. 27, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was born to Elgin and Lorraine Williams on 6-17-32 in Los Angeles, California. He lived in Vallejo, California, East of San Francisco during World War II. After the war, he moved to Bakersfield where he graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1950. He graduated from Bakersfield College in 1952. Lloyd then served in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. Upon his discharge from the Air Force he attended Fresno State University where he obtained his Teaching Credential. He later received his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Cal State Bakersfield in 1978. Lloyd, who was fondly known as LW by his closest friends, worked for United Airlines in Fresno and in Bakersfield early in his career. LW came to North High School in the late 1950's and remained employed there until his retirement in 1993. He taught mechanical and industrial drawing, directional well drilling, architecture and CADD. He coached freshman baseball followed by junior varsity and varsity basketball at North before he became athletic director. He retired as Assistant Principal from North High. However, LW's passion was basketball. He organized the first Pepsi shootout basketball tournament, an annual event over the Christmas break that includes the majority of Kern County High Schools. He also organized an all volunteer Saturday basketball league for freshman reserve players. LW was dedicated to all students inside and outside of the classroom. LW was a passionate, humble, unassuming gentleman. He encouraged those he knew and loved to dream big and set high goals. He was an advocate for public education and his integrity was one of his most valuable assets. LW shared his passions for basketball, golf, history, trains, travel, and Merle Haggard with his friends and family. He enjoyed traveling with his beautiful wife, Jeanette, to the Oregon Coast. He also loved the mountains and hiking to remote areas. His love for the music of Jimmy Rogers led to one of the highlights of his travels when he and Jeanette visited the Jimmy Rogers Museum in Meridian Mississippi. LW also enjoyed his membership at Rio Bravo Country Club. Upon his retirement, LW worked briefly for Renznburger, a rail road crew transportation company to immerse himself in the railroad life. LW taught all of those he knew and loved the value of friendship. He had an enormous impact on the lives of his children and grandchildren, sharing a legacy that will not be forgotten. Lloyd Williams is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 21 years, Jeanette Williams, daughters Diane Zagala (Bruce), Deborah Hall (Michael), son Scott Williams, stepdaughters Debora Donato, Renee Donato Nelson, stepson Jay Donato and grandchildren Jennifer Zagala, Nick Zagala, Eric Zagala, Janelle Zagala, Bryan Williams (Shana), Lisa Kiouses (Alan), Cheryl Parsons (Ryan), Sarah Williams, Emily Williams, Gaberial Hall, Alexis Nelson and great grandchildren Ireland Kiouses and Taylor Williams. He is also survived by the McClure group and the Nabb group. Grandpa, we will never forget our travels to the loop, sand cut, the circus, Oregon and shopping! We were all privileged to call you our grandpa. Trains and Love -A Granddaughter's Tribute I admire my grandfather Lloyd Williams. He's not related to me by blood, but he has been there for me since my birth. He is someone that has taught me that I'm important, to appreciate life, and to work hard. "Your mind is like a parachute, it can't function unless it's open," he told me a few years ago. My grandpa taught me to question things and reach for the very top. He believes in everything I do and supports me. He was my father figure at award ceremonies and there to give me money for ice cream or a new shirt. He would play cards and gamble with me for chocolates, or occasionally he'd give me a few bucks, while claiming that I owed him hundreds. People know Lloyd and love him because he respects people like no other person I've ever met before. "Oh, yah, I know Lloyd, everyone knows Lloyd. How is he?" is what people normally ask me. "This is Lloyd William's granddaughter," is my favorite introduction. I'm proud to be related to him because so many people love and look up to him. He is one of the strongest most respectful people I have ever met and he has influenced my life greatly. He once jumped onto a train and needed my grandmother to pick him up all the way in Mojave. Not only is he lovable, but adventurous too! I look up to him as an example because I hope that I can learn to deal with people the way that he does, or be respected half as much as he is for all of his great achievements in life. Special thanks to true friend Dennie Meinke, Dr. Davis, Doris and the rest of the staff at the Florence Wheeler Cancer Center for their compassion. A celebration of LW's life will be held Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Rio Bravo Country Club from 2pm-5pm. Please join us as we share our thoughts.... Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 1/8/2006. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased No other information available from submitter. 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