William Thomas Gray
1922-April 20, 2010
Menlo Park, California

William "Bill" Thomas Gray of Menlo Park died peacefully April 20 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 88.

Born in San Jose, he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory and Santa Clara University, where he received a degree in engineering. After attending the Maritime Academy in New York, he served in World War II. Upon returning from the war, he married Barbara Collins, and made a career as a production engineer.

The Grays lived in Atherton for 35 years before moving to Menlo Park.

Mr. Gray was a golf enthusiast and avid sailor, say family members.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons William Thomas Jr. and Steven; daughters Teri McKelvy and Lauren Koenig; brother Thomas Gray of San Jose; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

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