William J. Woo

William (Bill) Joseph Woo of Pleasant Hill, California, died on July 26, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimer's. Bill was a long-time resident of Long Beach before moving to Northern California in the early 1990's. Bill grew up in Compton where he farmed with his family in the 1940's and early 1950's. After graduating from Compton High School, Class of 1956, Bill received his bachelor's degree from Cal. State Univ. Long Beach and his law degree from Southwestern Univ. in Los Angeles. Bill was a member of the United States Air Force, activated during the Berlin Crisis of 1961.Bill enjoyed spending hours in his garden (not always gardening but sometimes just to be alone with his garden), taking walks and hikes, traveling, enjoying Sunday afternoon movies with Lois, talking politics, and delighting in the lives of his grandchildren.Bill was preceded in death by his parents Seck Tong (Joseph) Woo and Sally Infante. Bill is survived by his life partner Lois Swanson; his sisters Gloria, Grace, Geraldine, Georgia, Margaret, Theresa, Mary, and Laura; his daughters Lesley Pella-Woo (Anibal) of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, and Amy Woo Weber (Mike) of Atlanta, Georgia; and his grandchildren Emily, Ella, and Walker.Alzheimer's is cruel. We are relieved Bill finally ended this chaotic journey and can rest in peace.