William Clyde "Bill" Kettle
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Alice Everitt - May 27, 1950
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The Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - December 14, 2018
William "Bill" Clyde Kettle September 14, 1923 - December 9, 2018
William "Bill" Clyde Kettle, age 95, died peacefully on December 9, 2018, in Montrose, Colorado. Bill is survived by his son, Robert "Bobby" Kettle, of Grand Junction; son-in-law, Jim Langford, of Grand Junction; granddaughter, Jennifer and Mike Osborn, of Grand Junction; grandson, Eric and Heather Langford, of Montrose, and Dakota Clark; as well as his great-grandchildren, Glen Langford, Joseph Osborn, Emily Osborn, Hayden Langford, and Justin Langford. Bill is also survived by brother, Ed Kettle from Nevada. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Connie; son, Billy; his parents, and three brothers. Bill was born on September 14, 1923, to William Bryan and Ellen T. Kettle at their farm in Colona. He spent his youth near Colona helping at the family farm. After graduating from Ridgeway High School, Bill was called to serve his country in the Army during WWII. He served in the 1st Cavalry Division, 7th Regiment, and spent time in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan. After the war he came home to work with the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in Denver. He especially enjoyed managing the railroad’s water service in the West End of Montrose County as it allowed him to travel. During his years with the railroad, he also worked construction on the bridge crews and for the tunnels and portals. He married Alice Everitt on May 27, 1950. Together they moved around the state with the railroad until they finally settled in Uravan, Colorado. He worked for Union Carbide as a mechanic, welder, and electrician for 30 years. He was commended with a service award by the State of Colorado for his years with Union Carbide. During this time he became active as a volunteer. His lifelong motto was "The more you give, the more you have to give." He volunteered for the VFW, operating the concession stands for the little league ball games, he helped with the scouts, and was a volunteer EMT for over ten years. Bill was also a member the the Sheriff’s Posse and Search and Rescue Team. He also served on the Region 10’s Board for the West End. Bill retired from Union Carbide in 1985 and moved to Montrose, where he worked as a security guard for Russell Stover Candies until he was 85. Bill and Alice continued their volunteer work by serving as the longest running delivery drivers of "Meals on Wheels" in Montrose, delivering RSVP "Santa Bags" to homebound seniors, helping out at Colorow Care Center, helping out in the Pavilion Senior Center dining room, working as a handyman for local seniors, and giving numerous hours in service to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A vigil is scheduled for Sunday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral services, with a reception to follow internment at Valley Lawn at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 17th; funeral and reception will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life. The family would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of the caregivers that allowed Bill to live the last stage of his life comfortably at his home. Their contribution to our peace of mind and Bill’s comfort cannot be overstated. Arrangements are being handled by Crippen Funeral Home in Montrose.
