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In Memory

John Joshua Williams - Class Of 1952

       

 

       JOHN "Johnny" JOSHUA WILLIAMS

                       1933 - February 19, 2022

                            Residence: Sun City Lincoln Hills, California

 

 

 

from Roe Davis

"Johnny Williams passed away on February 18th. A 1952 Palo Alto High School graduate, Johnny was a star football player for Hod Ray and a standout swimmer for Nort Thornton.

‘Willy’ was a longtime teacher in the Palo Alto Unified School District  having taught and coached at both Wilbur & Paly. Johnny was the Paly swim coach for many years, taught PE, Driver’s Training & keyboarding and served as Paly's athletic director as well. 

He founded the Palo Alto Swim Club over 50 years ago and served as a coach mentor to many young coaches as well as coaching multiple generations of Palo Alto swimmers.

A great guy who always had something nice to say and a smile to share. He was 89. Sail on, Johnny…"

Together, John and his wife, Linda traveled the world prior to Linda's death in 2020.

Editors note:

John was predeceased by his wife, Linda (nee Price) of 61 years in 2020 and is survived by children Laurie Young and husband Robert, Steve Williams and wife Kirsten, and Pam Albright and husband Dave; and six grandchildren Alyssa Young, Michael Young, McKenna Williams, Cullen Williams, Sarah Albright, and Josh Albright.

- official obituary will be added as it becomes available