William G. Alhouse
June 10, 1925-Feb. 24, 2011
Palo Alto, California

William "Billy" Alhouse, 85, a Palo Alto resident who owned Alhouse Realty for 50 years passed away peacefully of pneumonia with his loving family surrounding him on Feb. 24, 2011.

Born in Jamaica, N.Y., he graduated from Stony Brook Christian Boys School, joined the Navy and was released in California. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara and obtained a Masters Degree in Education from Stanford University. He married his college sweetheart, Barbara Pattee, in 1951 and began his career in real estate in Palo Alto. Bill maintained his passion for baseball by being the Assistant Coach at Stanford for 17 years, 12 years at Gunn High School and 4 years Menlo School. He was committed to youth sports and was a co-founder of Palo Alto Little League in 1952. His zest for life was inspirational to many baseball players and employees at Alhouse Realty. He was a Deacon at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Playing the piano and clarinet were his hobbies. Nothing made Bill happier than spending time with his family and encouraging others to make a difference in their community. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters, Ginger Van Wagner and Jane Gee, sons-in-law, Tom Van Wagner and Bruce Gee, grandchildren, Wendy Meade, Tim Van Wagner, Kirby Gee, Keri Gee, great-grandson Felix Meade and brother Col. Robert Alhouse, who all adored him.

Memories can be shared at http://www.tinyurl.com/BillyAlhouse . As Billy would say: "Let's play ball!"

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