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Kerry Lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, June 24, 2010
I will never forget Bill. I remember leaning back in my chair one day (9th grade at Ballard Junior High School ~1974) in the cafeteria and Bill telling me in no uncertain terms to, "put all four legs on the floor". My immediate quip was, "there are four legs on the floor". Of course I was being at wise guy and meant the two back chair legs and my two legs were on the floor. He wasn't very happy with my response and let me know it with an immediate frown which let me know he meant business - He always did. As a kid we all thought my response was hilarious. As an adult I look back with respect for his concern for my safety and feel quite differently. Bill was never afraid to let you know if he didn't think you were behaving properly and when present always made it his business to prod you into the right direction. I am 52 years old now and still think about Bill and that day. I don't often cruise through obituaries but I guess that I was meant to find out that the man I have included in my personal lore for years and shared with friends and my kids has passed on. He was the genuine article and if I may say so, reminds me a lot of myself today. Godspeed Bill, you will be missed.
Kerry Lewis - Niles High School, Niles, Michigan 1977
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Karen Hummel (Reaves) posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2009
I remember Bill from Ballard Jr. High as a student. I once skipped a class and bill saw me sitting around near the gymnasium alone. When asked what was i doing there i just said i wanted to be alone. He escorted me to the office. From then on he would see me and say "I'm sorry i have to do my job and he would smile as to say it will be ok. He was a hard worker who always had a smile for everyone. God Bless his family during this difficult time.
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becky campbell posted a condolence
Friday, March 20, 2009
aunt sharon,
i am sorry to hear about uncle bill. i know i have not seen you all for years. but i still remember. i even remember when uncle bill would make potatoe chips. also remember when alot of us was at grandmas' house in niles and all the guyd were watching football and the kids played games. we all stayed the night. i will keep you and dougie in my prayers.i want to get in touch with you. love,becky
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Ken and Mary Working posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
What a grand tribute to Bill with all who knew him showing up for his last swan song. He will be missed by all. Now who will let me in when I leave my pass @ home on football Fridays. He always knew I truly had a pass and let me in the game without having to go home. Thank you Bill for all that you did! Let us know if we can ever help you in any way Sharon. Mary
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Robyn Bowen posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Aunt Sharon: Our thoughts and prayers are there with you and Doug. We will truly miss Uncle Bill, his smile and great heart. He is now an angel in Heaven looking down on us all. Wish we could be there in person with you at this time but our thoughts will be there. Love to you all.
Robyn, Lyle, Alli (Lindsey and Simon, and Zane).
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Carol Mitchell posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Both Bill and Sharon shared a love of community that many of us should take notice of. Bill, I will miss your smiling face around town, and my condolences go out to you Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss, but he is in God's house now and well taken care of. God bless you
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Niles High School Volleyball posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sharon, we thank you and Bill for the years of service to Niles Schools and Niles Athletics. It has been such a blessing to know Bill and to have worked with him these last three years. He leaves a legacy of service to our community that will be recognized for generations to come.
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Gary and Della Hargreaves posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dear Sharon
We wish we could be there for Bill's funeral. We think back to all the fun times we had with the two of you. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you. He will surely be missed. Love, Gary and Della
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Ken, Sarah, & Emma Norris posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
May the Lord Be Your Family, Love and Prayers.
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NHS Cheerleaders posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was an amazing man, who taught us all about dedication and school spirit. It will not be the same coming to a sporting event without his smiling face. We know that there is a good place in heaven for Niles Vikings and he is there.
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Lea Fisher posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill never missed a chance to make sure I had a smile on ym face and my attitude was in check. We will all miss him and the sporting events and fair will not be the same. We will all always be here for you. Love you.
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Mike and Beth Teske posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The blessings of knowing Bill reach from us to our girls. You both made such a difference in the lives of the many young people you touched. Go with God and know that Bill is in a special place.
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Allen Balog posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I knew Bill when I was a student at Ballard Jr high. I always thought of Bill as a hard worker and fun to be around. He would joke around with the kids and was a great role model.
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Roberta Morrison posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies to the family. I met Bill at Thomas Stadium through my son, Mike. I was training to help announce the games there. Bill would always check up on me to see if I needed anything and make sure I was not getting frustrated. He made my job easier. Bill was one of the favorites at Thomas Stadium. He was always interested on how your day was and made sure time was made to take interest. My favorite memory that involved Bill:
Bill came up to the pressbox to see if I needed anything. As he was inquiring on how my day went, we engaged in some joke telling. Unfortunately, the microphone was accidently turned on. Before you knew it, the whole stadium could hear us both laughing and giggling. Bill's face looked like he just got sunburned when we got the call from the umpires, letting us know the microphone was on and everyone was wondering why we were giggling.
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Rebecca Teske posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss, but he is in a better place.
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Patt{Mione} Marlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Bills passing.
My prayers are with you.
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VICTORIA SMITH posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MIISEDI AM SURE BY ALL THAT LOVED HIM. PERSONAL NOTE TO DOUG AND MELISSA AND THE WHOLE FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY FAMILIES PRAYERS.
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Constance Jankoviak Davis posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon and family, my prayers go out to you all. Bill was a wonderful man, I will miss him at our office as well as at the sporting events. Bill has touch many lves with his humor, warmth and appreciation for life. His memory will be held forever in my heart Your Friend Connie
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Randy and Vicki Clanton posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Bill and you have touched so many lives. Both our children are among them. Bill will be missed dearly. We have known Bill and you for many years and will hold every one of them close to our heart. I pray that God will continue to bless you and help you through this difficult time. We love you, Sharon. Randy, Vicki, Chris and Melissa
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Maribeth Zelasko posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time and all other times.
Bill will be dearly missed, I remember all the good times we had working the Berrien County Youth Fair.
Maribeth
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Dave Fisher posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I met Bill in 1977, I was a 7th grader full of what boys that age are full of. He never missed an oppurtunity to smile and remind me I was still full of it all through the years. Life gives us too few people like him, I guess that's what makes them so special to us. Our community is a better place because he made a difference in many ways. My entire family feels your loss and will cherish his memory always.
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Mahyoub & Ruth Albadeh posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Aunt Sharron % Family
Iam so sorry for ur loss of uncle Bill he will be missed we use to have some good times when we seen u both love Ruthie & Mahyoub ....
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Greg and Robin O'Toole posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sharon...Bill will be missed by the O'Toole family and all of the Niles community. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Courtney Teske posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
You were always a great supporter during my High School career. Thank you for everything you did for me. :)
You are truly a wonderful person.
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Vanessa Holmes posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I remember Mr. Applegate from school. He was always caring about the students and always had a smile on his face. I still think about him and the kind words he shared with us all, may god bless you and your family, you are in our prayers.
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Ed and JoAnn Vogelsang Gulian posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Dear Sharon and Douglas and All. My cousin Bill was alway the happy go lucky kind of person When we were kids, he was the one that made us laugh and was fun to be with. Since I moved to California so long ago we lost touch but he would come into my thoughts whenever I talked to Aunt Amy. A good guy with a heart of gold. So sorry for your loss. God bless Sharon. Send your e-mail so that we can keep in touch. Love, Cousin JoAnn
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Brad Robertson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
It has been a pleasure to have known Bill for all these years. He will be missed by many. Sharon - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Mike Morrison posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I've been acquented with Bill since I started annoucing at Thomas Stadium in 2001. I know how much he ment to the Niles Vikings program and also to Babe Ruth. He was like an assistant athletic director per say. He was good at keeping everyone in line and making sure the events went smoothly. He was always joyful and pleasant to be around and I'm going to miss him.
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Barb Daniels posted a condolence
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a very special man and I am proud to have known him. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heather, Dana and I are all here for you.
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