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William “Bill” Perron Jr. of Snowflake peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Jan. 1, 2019, following a brief illness. Bill was born on Jan. 3, 1933, in Fall River, Mass., to the late William and Imelda (Hubert) Perron Sr.
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A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2018, at the St. Rita’s Catholic Church, located at 1400 E. Owens in Show Low. There will be an Elks memorial service held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Show Low Elks Lodge No. 2090, located at 805 E. Whipple St., in Show Low with full military honors.
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Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in April of 1950 in Fall River, Mass. He served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War before retiring as a Master Gunnery Sargent on June 30, 1974, in Quantico, Va., after 25 faithful years of service. On Dec. 23, 1971, in Winterhaven, Calif., Bill married the love of his life, Lori Bennett and they recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.
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Bill was an active member in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was a past District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler and a Past Exalted Ruler from Yuma Elks Lodge No. 476. He was a life member of the Show Low Elks Lodge No. 2090 and served 35 faithful years in Elkdom. He was a ritual judge for the Elks ritual competition for many years and helped coach the Show Low ritual team compete in the National Ritual Competition in New Orleans for their Fraternal Year 2013-2014.
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Bill was a member of the American Legion Post No. 642 in Sedalia, Mo., and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.) A true patriot, Bill will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Semper Fi Marine “Ooh-rah!”
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He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Perron of Snowflake; children, Stephen R. Perron and Catherine M. Hill; step-children, Richard D. Sluder and Lynn White; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, Arthur Perron and Joe Perron.
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He was preceded in death by a son, Michael D. Perron; step-daughter, Joyce Ann Handcock; sisters, Rita Swenson and Claire Perron; and brothers, Raymond Perron and Roger Pelletier.
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Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.
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