William Walter Lester

Background

Lester, William Walter was born on July 17, 1916 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Son of William Walter and Ethel Viola (Gerrans) Lester.

Education

Attended, San Jose State University, 1935—1938. Attended, University California-Davis, 1938—1940. Attended, University Santa Clara, 1941.

Attended, Columbia University, 1942.

Career

Senior vice president, treasurer, general partner Vallco Park, Ltd., since 1964. Orchard owner Lester & Lester, Cupertino and Sacramento Valley, since 1940. Director Orchard Supply Building Corporation, 1960—1977.

Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, World War II.

Achievements

• William Walter Lester has been listed as a noteworthy real estate executive, orchardist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Santa Clara County Planning Commission, 1956-1964, Route 280 Peninsula Highway Design Commission, Cupertino Public Safety Commission, 1971-1975, United States Chamber of Commerce, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, California City of C. Board directors Santa Clara County Water District, 1965-1966. President California History Center Foundation, 1979-1983.

Member International Council Shopping Centers, American Institute Plant Engineers, Western Water Association, California Water Resources Association, Farm Bureau Federation, Council California Growers, University California Davis Chancellors Club (funded 1st chair for pemological research. Distinguished Jerry Fielder award 1986), Commonwealth Club California, Masons.

Connections

Married Hazel Marie Barnes, March 6, 1944. Children: Stanley, Marie, William, III, George, Russell.

Father:

William Walter Lester

Mother:

Ethel Viola (Gerrans) Lester

Spouse:

Hazel Marie Barnes

child:

William Lester

child:

Marie Lester

child:

George Lester

child:

Russell Lester

child:

Stanley Lester

child:

III Lester