William "Bill" Francis Dempsey ’58 October 21, 1936 – December 31, 2014. Bill was the son of Judge and Mrs. John P. Dempsey of San Jose, CA, brother of John A. Dempsey and sister of Sister Eileen Dempsey, Daughter of Charity, St. Vincent de Paul. Bill graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1954 and went on to the University of Santa Clara where he earned a degree in economics.

Bill worked for the CA State Department of Highways as a right-of-way agent. He appraised and purchased property used to build highways in Northern CA. He then went to work for San Mateo County in a similar capacity until he retired. In the late 80s, Bill, his wife, and the Rev. Ed Butler of East Palo Alto, and two others started a Habitat for Humanity Affiliation in Menlo Park, CA. Many people and companies their donated time and materials to build affordable housing for low-income county residents.

After retiring, Bill and Anne traveled extensively around the US and Western Canada visiting family and friends along the way. They even went to England to watch the 49ers defeat Denver in a football game. Bill went to his first SF Giants game at AT&T Park, entirely missing the Candlestick Park experience. Bill is survived by Anne his wife of 56 years, their two sons, William G of Santa Clara, Anne F. Schwartz of Henderson, NV, James P of Spokane Valley, WA, and Karen L. Seitz of Chattaroy, WA. He was Gpa to twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.