Billy S Crew was born October 7, 1937 to Emil and Constance Crew in Taylor, Texas
He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Edmonds, WA, on January 19th, 2015, surrounded by family
Billy was a veteran of the U.S Navy. He served on the USS Renshaw along with a few other ships, he was a Veteran of the Vietnam War
After leaving the U.S. Navy he retired from a career as an Electrical Engineer at the University of Washington's Facilities Department in Seattle WA
During the course of his life, Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Billy is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Ellen Crew, his sister Hazel Duling of Colorado, his daughter Cathleen Day, his son Gerald Crew and his step-children Bruce and Cathryn Dreier, David and Kelly Dreier, Linda and Chris Hawkins, James Dreier, Jacquelin Piunti and Tamara and Wayne Andring.
He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren
Billy and I were shipmates on the USS Renshaw from 1958-61. My memories of Bill were of a very smart Fire Control Technician who worked hard and mostly stayed out of trouble. The fact that he ended up working and living in my home town was a pleasant surprise to me. I have fond memories of several reunions with him and his family members.
I want to pay my eternal respect for the sacrifices he made for his countryman in Vietnam. What he left their will not be forgotten by me.
We will miss you Billy, you and Charlie will have fun together.
My thoughts and prayers for the family
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