William Ernest Deivert
January 21, 1926 ~ June 6, 2018
William Ernest Deivert, born January 21, 1926 in Sunbury, PA passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2018. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and served on the USS LSM 136 as a cook and baker from the day it was commissioned until it was decommissioned in 1946. Mr. Deivert held the rank of SC2C. He was a master machinist for 17 years until he moved with his three children in 1960 to Boulder, CO, where he met and married Tillie Clark in 1961. Together they raised four ornery boys. He spent 30 years as a meat cutter and manager. William was a member of the American Legion. He retired early so he could enjoy traveling in their RV with his ailing wife, Tillie. He loved working on cars, building mountain cabins, wood working and working on the family home. Mr. Deivert was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; four brothers and his wife of 41 years, Tillie; one step-daughter and husband; daughter-in-law; son-in-law; grandson and a granddaughter. Survivors include his children, William R. of Dacono, CO, David J. and wife, Betty of Tucson, AZ; Mary Ruth Barstow of NJ, Diane Bornmann of New Braunfels, Richard Clark and wife, Charlotte of Haines Junction Yukon, Canada, Jerry Clark and wife, Jayne of Colorado Springs, CO. Additional survivors include his sister, Frieda Cox-age 90-of CO; Sandra Bornmann-granddaughter-in-law; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. William was a devoted husband, father and was a hell of a man. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Graveside services with full military honors is scheduled for 11:30 AM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, where he and his wife, Tillie will be laid to rest.
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dear bill and family. We are so sorry for your loss and he sounded like a great man! We are here for you if you need us. always Mike and wilma
My father was truly a “hell of a man” as stated in the obituary, but he is surely in heaven. He was a man who took responsibility when others failed. For example, in the 1950s when it was unheard of for a man to gain custody of children from a broken marriage his children were placed in a children’s home until the courts decided he was indeed a great father that should raise us. Many other children in that home had parents that wouldn’t take the responsibility and those children remained there until legal age. He was not that kind of parent.
My father didn’t believe in “the government” taking care of him and his family. Although entitled to some benefits he had pride enough not to accept. Instead he worked hard to support his family. Almost every night after working a long strenuous day at his occupation he worked on projects including building a house. He also spent numerous hours working on repairing broken motor vehicles and other projects with his sons. My father was a man of many talents that he tried to pass on to his children along with his work ethic.
After marrying Tillie in 1961 they both worked very hard for their family. She worked at a laundry and during her lunch hours would work to make sure my brothers and I had clean starched shirts for school. I shall never forget having the best starched and pressed shirt at school. Tillie had heart bypass surgery in 1979 and to spend more time together my father took early retirement so they could share many adventures together, which they did. They had a very strong bond that lasted long after her death in 2002. They both sacrificed much for their children.
Although my father’s parents departed early in his life, he lived a very long life. His mind was sharp and overall health good until his death. He is now in a new place with his loved ones that passed before him. I take much comfort in knowing that God has a special place for a “hell of a man.”
David – A son who loved his father