William Nielsen Creer

William Nielsen Creer, 93 of Castro Valley, California, passed away on August 6, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving children. He was born on April 20, 1931, in Spanish Fork, Utah to William Clayton Creer and Ardella Nielsen Creer and was one of four children,  His siblings were Anna Marie Palfreyman, Virginia Creer and Howard Creer.

William or Bill as he was more commonly referred to attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University and UOP School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Bill also served as a Captain in the Air Force during the Korean War. 

Bill married the love of his life, LaRae W. Creer, on July 11, 1956, in the LDS Manti Temple. They were married 68 years.  They were blessed with five children: Jolyn (Michael) Denevi, Shauna Smith, Bradley (Michele) Creer, Kyle (Shelly) Creer, Leisl (Chad) Burns. 

It was Bill's pursuit of dental education at UOP School of Dentistry that brought Bill and LaRae to California. After his graduation, they settled in Castro Valley, where Bill established Valley Dental on Lake Chabot Road. For 44 years, Bill dedicated himself to his practice, earning the respect and admiration of his patients and staff, he was referred to as a “Dental Legend”

Bill was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he held several leadership positions, and later served in the Oakland temple.  

Family was everything to Bill. Of all his roles, the one he cherished most and above all was that of Husband, Father, Grandpa to 18 grandchildren and Great Grandpa to 21 great grandchildren.

Bill's legacy of love, service, and dedication will be remembered by all who knew him. 

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 17,2024 at 3pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3900 Seven Hills Road, Castro Valley, California. Reception Following

Dedication of Grave Saturday, August 24,2024 at 1pm Spanish Fork City Cemetery 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork Utah. Reception following

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