William (Bill) Little

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William (Bill) Little

William (Bill) Little passed away at home in his sleep on May 24, 2025 due to cancer.

He was born in Portage, Wisconsin to William G. Little and Thayne E. Geeslin and was the older brother to his beloved sister, Lela Schaefer. Bill loved his childhood. He was surrounded by family and friends, all living within walking distance. The family moved to Mattoon, Illinois, where he shared a special friendship with Gary Groff. Bill graduated from high school, followed by some business education.

He married Donna Mayer (later divorced). Two sons were born of this union: Patrick (Melissa) and Robert; and five grandchildren Talen (Jayden), Skyler (Lexie), Aspen, Lainey and Brooks.

Bill worked for General Electric, Western Sales Division. The family was transferred, and they lived in Kansas, Montana and Sandy, Utah. After the move to Utah, Bill worked for Jerry Seiner and Larry H. Miller. He was a great asset and inspiration to all.

Bill and Judy met and married. This was a new and beautiful chapter which began their 20-year love story. They were known as the ‘Luv Brds.’ Judy brought three adult children to the marriage: Mark (Teresa), Matt (deceased) and Kellie (Richard); and seven grandchildren. This increased the blended family to five children and 12 grandchildren; sisters Lela and Carole as well as many beloved aunts, nieces/nephews and cousins.  

Bill left a legacy of love and a positive attitude always. If asked how he was, his response was “Fantastic.” He loved and embraced all, never speaking bad about anyone. He loved his faith, family, friends and neighbors. He always enjoyed his front porch, where there was a constant flow going by – honking and waving. He also loved his Saint Thomas More Parish family, Knights of Columbus, bingo, fishing, traveling, Hale Theater and all celebrations of family and friends, his home and dog, eating out and movies.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, where visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. A light luncheon to follow. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City.

Special thanks to all of our families and friends who helped and supported us during this last journey – Kellie, Richard, Stephanie, Carole, Pat, Melissa, Rob, Mark, Teresa and extended families as well as our hospice team Levi and Sofia.

Bill will be loved and always carried in our hearts.