William's Memory Wall
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Ann and family,
Sorry to hear Bill has left this earth. He was such a great guy. Knew him since the "beginning" at South Shore since he and Mickey were charter members and very active for dozens of years. Wry humor and a great smile...that's how I will remember him. My thoughts and prayers for your family.
Karen
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Karen D
October 15th, 2019 at 3:08pm
On behalf of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, we share our hopes/prayers of comfort for Bill's family. We also celebrate and give thanks for Bill's life, and his financial support of our organization over the years.
Sincerely, Mike Damschroder, SMSO Board Member
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Mike Damschroder
October 9th, 2019 at 11:01am
Judith Sokolowski
Posted Oct 06, 2019 at 08:26am
Remembering Bill today with fondness. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Box Factory's mission for which we are especially grateful. My sincere condolences to Bill's family. -Judy Sokolowski, President, Berrien Artist Guild at the Box Factory for the Arts.
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Judith Sokolowski
October 6th, 2019 at 8:29am
Dear Ann,
Jim and I were saddened to hear of your Father's passing. We remember so many great times with your parents at tennis and the Yacht Club. We always admired both of their strong spirits and go forward attitudes. They each lived a very fulfilling life. Our condolences to you and your family.
Mary Preston Workinger
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Mary Workinger
October 5th, 2019 at 1:18pm
I only knew Bill briefly but I have never forgotten him and have always been grateful that I met him when I did. I met him in 1962 when I just got out of the Air Force and applied for a job at Hughes Plastics where he was director of human resources. It was a recession year and jobs were hard to come by at that time. He interviewed me and told me the only thing they had to offer at the time was an entry level production job at minimum wage. Then he asked me if I had ever considered tool & die making for a career. I told him I hadn't considered it but would be interested. He said they had an apprenticeship program for tool and die but only started apprentices after they had been employed in production. He couldn't promise me when it would be but if I went to work in production I would be offered an apprenticeship when they had an opening. Two years later I started my apprenticeship as a tool & die maker and it has been my lifelong career leading to eventually owning a tool & die shop. An opportunity I probably would not have had except for Bill. I have always felt I owed whatever success in life I have enjoyed started with that interview and have always been thankful Bill gave me that opportunity. I regret I never met Bill later in life and didn't get to thank him and let him know the impact he had on my future. Les Fairbanks
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Les Fairbanks
October 5th, 2019 at 10:42am
