Los Angeles Daily News
October 10, 2018
William "Bill" Owen Reynolds 4-25-1930 to 10-05-2018 Bill passed away peacefully at his home in North Hollywood, surrounded by his family. The son of Ray and Maxine Reynolds, Bill was born in El Paso, Texas in 1930 and moved to Burbank California with his family in 1940. He attended Burbank High School, graduating in 1948. Bill was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He excelled in sports and was an avid baseball player. He served in the Korean War and when he returned, married his first love, Joyce Lungren. They had a baby girl, Gale Lynn. Bill became a makeup artist for MGM and Burbank Studios. He worked with many actors, including his beloved sister Debbie Reynolds, Elvis Presley, Ava Gardner, and Carole Baker, among others. He also worked for popular television shows like "The Waltons" and "Knots Landing". Bill later married his second wife, Jeanne Arntsen, and had two children, Robert and Leslie. Bill had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. His grandchildren will tell you proudly that he is the "best grandpa ever." He lived near Burbank most of his life and was especially close to his sister Debbie, who passed away one day apart from her daughter, and Bill's niece, Carrie Fisher, in December, 2016. Bill was a truly awesome person, son, brother, father, uncle, grandpa, and great grandpa! He will be remembered for his easy demeaner, quick wit, love, and generosity to his family and friends. Bill is survived by his children, Gale (Skip) Koly, Rob (Dona) Reynolds, and Leslie (Richard) Reynolds-Nuckolls; grandchildren: Matthew (Helen) Reynolds, Heather (Shain) Gallagher, and Michael Reynolds; great grandchildren: Zoe Vietti, Estie Vietti, Ashton Reynolds, and Carter Reynolds; nephew: Todd and Catherine Fisher; great nieces and nephews: Billy Lourd, Vanessa (Steve) Gregornik Rivers, Brandon (Tiffany) Rivers, and James Rivers. Last but not least, his ever-faithfulstep-dog Dwight Reynolds, as well as many loving friends and wonderful neighbors. Special thanks to Donald Light for keeping our family well fed, Wade Collins for getting Dwight out and about, and Josephine Bouchard and Clara Borgonia for their excellent care, respect, and love towards "Uncle Bill" and his family. "Love ya" to all - "Ditto""Miss Me, But Let Me Go" Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/ladailynews.
REYNOLDS, William (William Owen Reynolds)
Born: 4/25/1930, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.
Died: 10/5/2018, N. Hollywood, California, U.S.A.
William Reynolds’ western – make-up artist:
Charro! - 1969