Capt. William L Dunlap II
December 30, 1938 – February 03, 2015
Capt. William L Dunlap, Post 77 Sandy, Utah after a valiant battle with cancer he returned home to his Heavenly Father. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. William was born in Wellington, WV, to William Ross & Ethel Cline Dunlap. He was married to Ethel Musgrave they had 5 children together later divorced. Then married to Michael Hagerman, she had 7 children from a previous marriage. On December 9, 2000, he married the love of his life Carol A. McBride, who had 3 children.
After graduating from Stubenville High School, Bill enlisted in the United States Army where he served with honor and recognition in the Vietnam War. He was also stationed in Japan, France, and the Pentagon. He believed firmly in the blessings of hard work, education and Duty to God and Country. Although he faced many hardships in the perils of war, he was always grateful that he could defend his country, and carry the banner of freedom and liberty.
Bill served several years as a Council Member for Wendover City. Bill also volunteered in the neighborhood watch program and the VIPS program with Sandy City Police Department. For many years he was very active with The American Legion. From 2012-2013 he severed as the Commander for the State of Utah in The American Legion.
Bill and Carol spent the last year traveling and enjoying life together. Bill was a great man who enjoyed spending time with his family, his American Legion family and eating Ice cream.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents William & Ethel Dunlap and his previous wife Michael McMmurdy. He leaves behind his loving wife, Carol, his sister Carol Gibbons, 15 children, and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. Bill will surely be missed by his family and everyone whose life he touched. You truly were a great man.
We would like to thank the medical staff at the VA Hospital, Huntsman’s Cancer Institute, and Community Nursing Services (CNS) Hospice, and everyone else for their love and caring in our time of need.
A viewing service will be held at 2535 East Newcastle Drive (about 9100 South) in Sandy on Sunday Night from 6pm-8pm. A second viewing again on Monday from 10am -10:45am with funeral service at 11am; to be followed by a short graveside service at Lake Hills Memorial. Mobility impaired individuals please use the East side of the church building.
Please send flowers to Lake Hills Memorial (10055 South State in Sandy) on Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm.