It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Brockus. He passed from this life on May 12th, 2025. He was born October 2nd, 1933, to William G. and Florence Brockus. Born in Fillmore, he grew up in Bardsdale. He attended the Bardsdale School and continued his education at Fillmore Unified School District.
He married Mary Johnson, and together they welcomed three children, Crystal, William “Billy”, and Keith. After Mary’s passing, he married Gail Kelley, and together they welcomed a daughter, Terry. He later married Greta Collins, adding Pam, Chris, Cindy, and Philip to their family.
He worked as a mechanic at Rudkin’s Auto Service and served as a volunteer firefighter. He was a heavy-duty equipment operator for M.G. Taylor. During his time there, he also assisted in the containment of the Romero Fire at the Ventura County line in 1971.
Retiring in Utah, he and his wife Greta took family members to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the Indian ruins. They also toured the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park as well as different lakes in the area. He loved to travel and see the country.
He and his brother Ed enjoyed working on and restoring all types of vehicles, you could always find them working on different types of cars and trucks. One of his hobbies included driving his dune buggy in different parts of California with family and friends. There was always excitement to be had riding in the dune buggy with him. He also enjoyed taking family vacations with his boat to different lakes, spending time fishing, pulling water skiers, or just cruising the lake. He enjoyed camping trips with his family and friends. He loved to play pool and always let you think you were winning. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Being with the people he loved gave him much joy in life.
His grandchildren fondly remember riding on the back of his ATV, going on scenic drives in Utah and stopping at every souvenir and rock shop along the way. There are lots of great memories of exploring their property which included a beautifully landscaped flower garden with a fish pond, lush mountainside and a nearby meadow with several cows across the way. Bill enjoyed being outdoors working around his property. He was especially close to his brother Ed and his wife Joann, who lived on the other side of the canyon where they spent a lot of time together reminiscing. Both families often joined each other on different family outings and vacations.
Bill spent the last few years of his life living at the Fillmore Country Club, where the amazing staff and caregivers looked after him with kindness and compassion. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence, his sister Joy Rogers, his wives Mary, Gail and Greta and his children Bill Jr., Keith and Terry. He is survived by his brother Ed, children Crystal, Pam, Chris, Cindy and Philip, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.