William James Drury Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 16, 2022 we had to say goodbye to William James Drury of Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Drury and Betty Drury; and his pets, Sammy, Daisy and Ginger.

He is survived by: his daughters, Shannon (Matt Black) and Leah (Dave Dobish); his wife Rita Grandbois; his grandchildren, Elliott, Miriam Black, Aidan and Hadley Dobish; and his siblings, Diana Bauman (Bernie), Mike Drury, Patrick Drury (Jenni) and Katie Drury. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the FXTAS Research Fund at the UC Davis MIND Institute, where Bill was once a research patient, and where much-needed research studies continue to be conducted to understand and treat this condition. Checks, made payable to UC Davis Foundation with FXTAS Research Fund in memory of William J. Drury written in the memo line, can be mailed to: UC Davis Advancement Services, 202 Cousteau Place #185, Davis, CA 95618.