Possibly your William.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record
about WILLIAM CAREW
Name: CAREW, WILLIAM
Social Security #: 489188562
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1916
Birthplace: MISSOURI
Death Date: 21 Dec 1991
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: JACKSON
Father's Surname: (blank)