William Douglas Clary passed away in his home on August 3, 2023. He was 85 years young.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Alison Clary, daughter Jennifer Clary (husband Daniel Grundorf) of Longwood, Fl, Granddaughter Isabella Bates and Grandson Alekzander Bates of Longwood, Fl, daughter Dana Clary of New Smyrna Beach, Fl, son Bill Clary (wife Paula Clary) of Santa Cruz, Ca., Grandsons, Jacob Clary, Austin Clary &; Brandon Clary, son Steve Clary (wife Laurie Clary) of Galt, Ca and son Ron Clary of Lodi, Ca.
Bill was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Pearl Harbor was bombed, his military family was shipped immediately to San Francisco, California. He spent his first 30 years of life in San Francisco. He loved his city and visited it nearly every year after he left. Bill found a passion for printing at a young age and started off on a Letter Press. As the industry progressed Bill continued to educate himself on newer technology and became one of the most sought after pressmen in the country.
Bill and his wife Alison, who he met in 1967, decided to take a leap of faith and relocate to Florida. He quickly built a reputation for his skill set as a Printer and was offered the position of Managing Director of Daniels Publishing, in Central Florida. Bill was also an entrepreneur and started his own investment company, with his wife. He and Alison ran his current business until he passed. Bill was very “cool.” He dressed to the nines and judged a man off his hand shake and his shoes. He was intuitive and direct. Bill was not defined by his calendar age (both physically or mentally) and remained dedicated to his health and workouts until he could no longer do so. He was a true gentleman, an incredibly honest person and the best father anyone could have ever dreamed of.
Bill and his wife Alison were fortunate to have traveled the world together. They loved a good cruise with a balcony view and room service. Bill was extremely fond of Italy and Spain but always talked about how much he loved his trip to Russia. He said that it was one of the most beautiful places that he had ever seen. Bill loved a good belly laugh. The laughter occurred every day and nothing in the name of humor was off limits. He could find humor in the worst of times and could hit back with a punch line quicker than anyone.
He was known to “tear it up” with his late sister-in-law, Janie. They caused a scene, laughing wherever they were. Bill was a family man above all. He adored his family and was extremely proud of everyone’s accomplishments. He was especially close to his grandchildren, Izzy and Zander. “Poppa” was known to call them and sing to them on special occasions. No subject of conversation was off limits and nothing was good enough for them. They were his true pride and joy. It would be careless not to mention Bill’s love for animals.
He was always known to have a faithful Doberman by his side. There are stories going back to when he was a small child, feeding skinny stray dogs that needed help. He adored his Doberman Josie Anne and his granddog Doberman, Laszlo, dearly. His passing has left an enormous hole in everyone’s heart. He will be honored every day, until the end of time. We love him and miss him so much.