William David “Bill” Ewan, Jr. passed away on June 10th at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

After courageously beating cancer, Bill’s immune system had been left compromised. He later contracted ehrlichia, a tick-borne illness, and despite his strength and determination, he was unable to overcome it.

Bill was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Alice Faye Ewan; his daughters, Kat Gill of Lebanon, Missouri, and Belinda Arana of Richmond, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; his father, William Ewan of Pennsylvania; his brothers, David Falconer of Hampton, Virginia, Robert Ewan of Pennsylvania, and Ralph Falconer of Hampton, Virginia; and his sisters, Alice McDonald of Newport News, Virginia, and Chris Lindsey of Pennsylvania.

Bill spent more than 20 years working as a shipbuilder at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. He took great pride in his work and was known as a man who believed that if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right. He never cut corners and always made sure that whatever he built or repaired was done correctly.

In 2010, Bill moved to Missouri to fulfill his dream of living a country life. He found joy in the simple things—caring for his cattle, enjoying the peace of the countryside, and spoiling his beloved cat.

Bill was a kind and generous man who could build just about anything. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to family, friends, neighbors, or anyone in need. His quiet strength, dependable nature, and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we celebrate the life Bill lived and the love he gave so freely. His legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the things he built, and the many lives he touched through his kindness and integrity.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the family home at a future date.