Jan. 5, 1913 – Oct. 18, 2012

Wilmot (Bill) Lee Rodman passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday Oct. 18. He was born on Jan. 5, 1913 in San Francisco, but spent his early years in Hawaii. He attended California schools and was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. He engaged in lifelong learning at Santa Monica Emeritus College for decades, even through his 99th year.

He worked for 45 years in aerospace engineering.

Bill is survived by his brother, two sons, two daughters and four grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for February at the Ananda Ashrama La Crescenta.

Donations to benefit the education, housing and services for destitute women and children in Kolkata, India may be sent in the name of “Vedanta Centre Special Account” in care of 130 Beechwood St., Cohasset, MA 02025.

“Love is the message, laughter the language.”

Visit CrippenMortuary.com to view a memorial tribute to Wilmot Rodman.