William Kashishian

William S. Kashishian passed away peacefully at his home in Grants Pass on August 04, 2026. He was born on Jan 13, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA. He married Virgina Simmes on February 09, 1963. He ran his own mechanic shop "Bill's Garage" for over 30 years before moving to Grants Pass, OR in 1981. He worked for Holtsgang Motors and Mocks Ford before retiring in 1993. After his retirement he continued to work on cars out of his garage at his home. After moving to Oregon, he obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed bodybuilding.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Virginia Kashishian, daughter Joy Robinson and her husband Robert, son Mark Kashishian and his wife Faith, and granddaughters Julia and Kaitlyn.

He was interred at the V.A. National Cemetery in Eagle Point, OR on August 14, 2026.