Bill Tice

Bill Tice, long time resident of Sierra Madre, passed away August 7th, 2024, at the age of 85, just shy of his 86th birthday.  Bill was born on August 26, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy, older brother, Jim, and younger sister, Bobby Jo. 

Bill joined the Army after high school and after basic training, he completed jump school and was attached to the prestigious 82nd Airborne (All American). 

After the Army, Bill did missionary work in the Philippines and served in various Christian outreach programs. During those days, travel by passenger liner was still prevalent. On one of his outbound voyages, he met his future wife who was traveling back home to Japan. 

While born in Los Angeles, Bill spent most of his childhood in Sierra Madre and developed a deep love for the town, returning in 1978 and residing there until his passing.

Bill worked for many years as a gardener, which complemented his love of nature and the outdoors.  Big Bear City was his second home away from home, where he indulged in his passion for creativity by building a cabin from the ground up by hand.

Bill was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife Yoko and two sons John and Paul.  Arrangements are under the care of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, CA.