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Willard Koester Obituary
Sodus: Formerly of Clyde. Died on November 1, 2008 at age 77. Survived by his wife of 28 years Shirley Koester; children, Sherri Koester, Sheila Clingerman, Richard (Shelly) Koester, Shelly Koester, Wayne Koester, Terry (Rebecca) Koester; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters; several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his brother.
Friends are invited to call 5-8 Tuesday at McGuire/Hargrave & Murphy Funeral Home, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, where his Funeral Service will be held 10AM Wednesday, followed by his burial at Palmyra Cemetery. Donations may be made to Lipson Cancer Ctr. in his memory
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linda kennedy
November 10, 2008
hi guys, so sorry to hear about uncle sonny, we had some great times all of us. i wish i could have been there for you all. i know exactly what your going thru. it would have been sooo nice to see you all. i hope we can get together this summer. i will pray for everyone. take care and email me sometime. love lin
PATTY PRICE
November 8, 2008
Hello everyone,
I wanted to say how nice it was to see you all. I surely understand your loss and pray for your strength and comfort through this difficult time.
i will be sending you the pictures as they are precious memories of your Dads wonderful blessings. Love ya all,
your cousin,
Patty
CINDY DAY
November 5, 2008
I want to take this opportunity to say how sorry I am that Uncle Sonny passed away.He was a great uncle, I can think of many childhood memories that bring a smile to my face. I am so sorry I couldn't be with you Aunt Shirley and all my cousins;Sherri, Sheila,Ricky ,Shelly, Wayner, And I can't forget you Terry! I know Uncle Sonny is up in heaven right now with dad causing some kind of trouble :) Please know you are ALL in my daily prayer!! Please e-mail me I'd love to hear from you!!
sarah butler
November 4, 2008
sherri; sorry about your dad. your family is in my prayers.love, sarah butler
Ron & Arleen Madsen
November 3, 2008
Will was a great friend, and uncle we always enjoyed his friendship. Sorry we can not be with the family at this time.
Joseph D'Amico
November 3, 2008
I worked with Will shift work at Xerox a number or Years ago now. Will would always help me (I was just hired at that time) when asked. I remember Will being a strong personality who would always tell it like he saw it, something I learned to appreciate about him. A man who came straight at me, no curves, no hidden ajenda, I respected that. I am sorry for your loss.
Shannon Stone
November 3, 2008
To the Koester Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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