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William Mervin Faulding

August 31st, 1932 - November 28th, 2024

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William M Faulding

08/31/1932-11/28/2024

Bill Faulding, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, son and friend left this earth peacefully on November 28, 2024. 

He was born and raised in Santa Barbara and cared deeply for his family and friends. 

Bill attended Santa Barbara High School where he was a member of the football team and then went on to serve in the US Navy before attending and graduating from UCSB. He enjoyed a career in banking and was able to build a house 54 years ago, raise a family and retire from his career, all in Santa Barbara. Bill enjoyed many hobbies such as: fishing, gardening, skiing, DIY, tasty BBQ’s and to lend a helping hand whenever needed. 

Bill was a kind hearted man and will forever live in our hearts. 

He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Dolores “Dee”, their sons Dwight (Kathy), Charles, their nephew Jim Flora, their 5 grandchildren, Phillip, Sophia (MacDonald), Christina, Alexis and Cassie, their great-grandchildren, Bosco, Kolbe, and Dolores MacDonald, and Teagan and Riley Faulding. 

Bill is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Stella, his sister Mary Ann Flora and nephews Rick and Dave Flora. 

Bill will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. 

Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary 

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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary

Established in 1906, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary is Santa Barbara's oldest operating funeral home. It is housed in a historic chapel built in 1875, just younger than the Old Mission Santa Barbara. With over 118 years of dedicated service to the community, our mortuary is committed to providing full-service premier funeral care. Our compassionate and Spanish-speaking staff ensures effective communication and support during challenging times. McDermott-Crockett Mortuary caters to diverse cultural needs, offering multicultural funerals and preparation areas for incense burning, ritual washing, and a Tahara room. For those of the Jewish faith, we can arrange for a shomer....

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