Roy George Didier

Roy G. Didier, born March. 29, 1920, died June 27, 2011.

Loving husband to Billie for 65 years, wonderful father to Gail Barton and David, and friend to many. Roy & Billie enjoyed traveling, playing contract bridge, and for many years were members of Caper Cutters Square Dance Club. To continue their love of learning, they became members of 60 plus at San Francisco State, and participated in Elder Hostel programs.

Roy, a native San Franciscan, attended Mission High School, where he competed on the swim team, then City College in 1938-9, before becoming an apprentice machinist at Diamond T Motors. Drafted into the Army, he served during World War II in North Africa, and was called upon to teach truck repair in French! For many years he worked on the City's fleet of fire engines & police cars, before becoming shop foreman for the Water Department in Millbrae. He served as Post Commander for the American Legion & enjoyed being on a bowling team.

Always an avid hunter & fisherman, he served as president of the Van Sickel Island Association & the Nine land Duck Club, where the family enjoyed water skiing every summer. During one trip to New Zealand, he made the front page of the Wellington Times by catching the biggest Mako of the season! Just last June he traveled to Alaska, to catch salmon & halibut. He turned his catch into marvelous creations - from abalone chowder to venison stew. One friend said "Roy didn't eat, he dined". He was also, an officer for the Pacific Rod & Gun Club, proud of his many trophies.

After retirement, Roy became a certified scuba diver, joining the Reef Divers & continued a regular swimming routine. He also took up playing golf and often went on excursions with the SIRS, Sons in Retirement. Always busy, he gardened, played "friendly" games of poker, & read.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thurs. July 7 at 2pm. at Lakeside Presbyterian 201 Eucalyptus Dr. at 19th Ave, SF.

Memorials to your favorite charity preferred.