William (Bill) Frank Forsythe Jr

 

William (Bill) Frank Forsythe Jr, 77 years old of Napa, CA, passed away on November 11,
2024.

Born on December 2, 1946 @ St. Helena Sanitarium & Hospital to William Frank Forsythe &
Hazel Louise (Boyd) Forsythe, Bill was raised in Napa along with his two sisters, Carol &
Shirley. Growing up, Bill played football at Napa High School and played trumpet. He was a
talented musician who continued to play music well into early adulthood.

Bill graduated from Napa High in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol
Conow, in 1965. They were married 44 years before Carol’s passing on December 28, 2009.
Bill and Carol raised sons Brad and Barry in Napa eventually moving to Lincoln, CA in 2002
to enjoy their retirement years. During this time, Bill and Carol adored being grandparents
to Barry’s children, Hendrix and Lily.

Being a stellar coach was a role Bill will be remembered for most. He coached his sons
along with their peers on baseball and football teams. He was a father figure and mentor to
numerous players throughout his coaching career. Bill served as a line coach at Vintage
and Napa High for years making many lifelong friendships with fellow coaches and their
families. One of Bill’s proudest moments was coaching his son, Barry, and his Vintage High
Crusher Football team to their 1986 MEL championship win.

Throughout his life, Bill had various careers, eventually settling on special inspection and
materials testing and founded his business, Forsythe Engineering Consultants, in 1985.
Bill proudly collaborated with his sons at their special inspection and testing companies in
Napa and Chico until his retirement.

Bill had a knack for storytelling and making people laugh. Friends, family and colleagues
always enjoyed catching up with him and everyone who knew him has a memorable “Bill
story” that stands out in their minds.

Bill is survived by his sons Bradley William of Chico and Barry James (Stacie) of Napa;
grandson, Hendrix William and granddaughter, Lily Isabella.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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