Gamble Williams

Gamble Oliver Williams

Gamble Oliver Williams, our loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at the age of 83. He was born November 18, 1923 to Daniel O. Williams & Ansta Irene Gamble.

He Started working at a young age for J. Williams & Sons, delivering flyers for the store. As a young boy he enjoyed skiing, fishing, playing the piano, and scouting. He gave his mother credit for helping him become one of Morgan's first Eagle Scouts.

Shortly after graduating from Morgan High School in May 1942, he enlisted in The U.S. Navy. He served on Escort Duty in the Atlantic until his ship was lost to a German U-Boat. He was then assigned to the Pacific Theatre where his ship, one of many landing crafts, was involved in the liberation of the Philippines.

In October 1945 he returned to San Francisco where his high school sweetheart, Mary Durrant, was working at Hamilton Field. They were married on October 20, 1945 in San Rafel, California.

Returning to Morgan he started work again at J. Williams & Sons while he attended and graduated from Ogden Business College.

Their first son, Michael arrived in 1952. Three years later, their second son Danny, was born. Gamble and Mary decided it was then time to build a home in Morgan County and in 1958 they moved in and have been there ever since.

In 1953 he hired-out service for the Southern Pacific Railroad and retired as a conductor in 1986 after 33 years of service. He was so busy after retirement he didn't know when he had time to work. He was a former member of the Morgan Lions Club, the Elks Lodge 719, and the VFW. His hobbies included boating, fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, traveling, and helping his sons build their homes. His greatest joy was his family. He enjoyed being around people and was a friend to all.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dan Jr.; and his daughter, Cynthia. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Michael G. and Dan T. (RoseAnn); five grandchildren, Nesha, Cade, Shaina (Jared) Rich, Tawny Jo, Tabitha (Cody) Fearn; one great-granddaughter, Chloe; and three sisters, Margaret Nielson, Barbara Burton, Peggy Blaisdell.

Cremation under direction of Walker Mortuary. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the South Morgan Cemetery.

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