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William L. (Bill) Clement passed away October 25, 2006 at age 75 from multiple myeloma. He was born near Scotia, NE, to Phoebe Kilpatrick Clement and Alvah Clement on October 20, 1931. He is survived by Audrey Bombeck Clement (his wife of over 50 years); three children, J. Bradley, Valerie, and Ryan; daughter-in-law, Theresa; and grandchildren, Kyle and Alexandria, all of Albuquerque. He is survived by a brother, Alfred; and a sister, Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother; one half-brother; and six half-sisters. He received his GED from Grand Island (NE) Senior High School and his electrical engineering degrees from the University of Nebraska (BS) and the University of New Mexico (MS). His interest in electronics began at age 16 when he serviced jukeboxes and pinball machines throughout central Nebraska. During the Korean War he served in Korea and Japan in the 7th Cavalry Regiment as a trajectory computer in the fire direction center of the Heavy Mortar Co. In 1955 he and his wife, Audrey, moved to Albuquerque. He retired from Sandia National Labs where he worked on the design, troubleshooting, and manufacture of safety and security components for nuclear weapons. He served as Republican precinct and ward chairman during the first campaigns of Manuel Lujan and Senator Pete Domenici. In recent years he became dismayed with politicians and began working on a voters' bill of rights, striving to increase the integrity, honesty, and accountability of elected officials. Bill was a life member of the IEEE, a member of the Sandia Thunderbirds, the Roadrunner RV Club, and the American Legion. Bill enjoyed camping, traveling, and fishing. He deeply appreciated Audrey's musical talent and supported her in her musical hobbies, recording many performances of her Sweet Adelines Barbershop Quartet. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's name to the American Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place. In accordance with Bill's wishes there will be no service. Remains will be inurned at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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