Wilbert W Tadd (Bill) was born to Wilbert J and Alice Fawn Tadd on August 17, 1940 in Heber City Utah. Bill was the first-born child of three, having two sisters, Karann (Don Thomas) and Elma Rae (Randall Schear). Bill joined the National Guard in 1955 at the age of 15 and then enlisted in the Navy in 1957 after his graduation from Wasatch High School. Bill spent 3 years in the Navy in Miami, Florida as a hurricane spotter.
A year after his release from the Navy, he enlisted with the Air force as an aircraft mechanic. He loved working on airplanes and retired from the military in May of 1980. Bill was extremely proud of his service to his country. He loved his country and was a patriot in every way.

Bill married Patricia (Pat) Ann Luntz in 1960 and they had 3 children, Patrice, Tom and Debbie. After divorcing Pat, he married Linda Stone, adopting her two children, Valerie and Jody, and David James born to them. After Bill's divorce in 1974, he began writing to Linda LeCheminant and after 14 months they met and were married on July 23 1975. This union included Linda's three children, Carlinda, Kalani and Carl. Through the years, seven more children were born into the family: Joshua, Amanda, Kordell, Karann, Wilbert (Butch), Emily and Kyle, making a total of 16 children. Bill is survived by his wife Linda, 15 children, 40 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children. He loved his blended family and considered it "one family" where love was what made them a family.

Bill was a hard worker who did everything he needed to support and take care of his family. After retiring from the military he work with two-way radio repair, maintained an A&P license working as an airplane mechanic for United Airlines, and retiring in 2007. He loved shooting, boxing, NRA, cars, and holding his grandbabies. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding positions of leadership throughout his life. He especially loved being a temple worker at the Star Valley Temple.

Bill will be greatly missed.

Graveside services will be held at the Wilford Cemetery.