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William Bookman Obituary

William E. "Bill" Bookman, 62, passed away April 20, 2013 after a long illness.

He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Lakemore. Bill worked for the City of Lakemore for 38 years and retired as the Village Administrator and was also a fireman for 10 years. He was a member of the Army/Navy Garrison #273 in Lakemore and loved golfing and hunting.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Roberta; sisters, Lynnie and Bev. He is survived by his wife of 39 years of marriage, Debra; sons, Bill (Lisa) and Cory (Miranda); special grandson, Mason; brothers, Cary and Gary; sister, Sheryl (Rusty) Wood; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312. Burial to follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday, until service time. The family suggests memorials to the Lakemore Fire Department, 1400 Main Street Lakemore, Ohio 44260 or the Lakemore United Methodist Church, 1536 Flickinger Road, Akron, OH. 44312.



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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 22, 2013.
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WOW Bill it has been 7 years since you went to Heaven. I still miss seeing you stroll through the door at the Army/Navy when I am there. I know you are in Heaven with all the young people you grew up with. So many of you'll are gone. I miss you all. Life goes on for your friends and family but the memories will last a lifetime.

Sylvia Spragg

Friend

April 16, 2020

Oh Debbie, you and your family are in my prayers. What a couple you have been. You shared such a wonderful life together. Love and hugs to you and your family.

Becky Briggs-Miller

April 29, 2013

really going to miss your smile. Deepest sympathy

Ahlstrom

April 25, 2013

So sorry about Bills passing. He was a very nice guy who will be missed by all at the club & Lakemore. Rest in peace brother.

"Woody"

April 24, 2013

Debi, Skeeter and Cory... after such a long time caring for Bill, he has gone on to Heaven. The pain is gone. Peace is finally here for Bill, but you are left behind to miss him, to heal, to look forward to that day of happy reunion. We pray for strength, comfort, and peace for you at this time, and in the days ahead. Remember he is a friend you can never lose... for he's tied to your heartstrings forever... Roger and Rose

Rose Knox

April 24, 2013

Goober, sorry we could not stop in for visting hours, hope you and your family are ok sorry to hear about Bill, Lakemore lost a good guy, take care. Victor and Vivian.

victor setree

April 24, 2013

I've known Bill all his life. Bill was always at my door when I needed something and even if he just thought I needed something. Will miss him a lot. Have so many memories. May you be surrounded by the Angels.

Jane Ankeny

April 24, 2013

I am sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was very good to my Mother & Father. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Jim Humiston

April 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss . Bill has been a good friend to me my prayers go out for you guys

Jerry Taylor

April 24, 2013

Debi and family, so sorry for your loss, Bill was such a good friend of my Dad and I remember how much he and Mom enjoyed your family, my sincere sympathy to you. Nanci Humiston Hansen

April 24, 2013

My deepest condolences,

Anne Snyder

April 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Bookman family. I have many treasured memories of the time I spent with Bill on the fire department. He was a great teacher and always had a smile and encouraging word for everyone. Rest in peace, Bill..you will be missed!

Susan (Ross) George

April 24, 2013

so sorry to hear about bill i knew the whole family since 1965 bev sheryl gary cary and their parents my prayers go out to his wife and children we live right down the street from them i loved that whole family sheila jo jean kosier family god bless all of you

April 23, 2013

Dear Debi,

So sorry to learn of your husband's passing. From what I've read here, he was much loved by many. May your many fond memories comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.

Nancy McCurry Price

April 23, 2013

i am so so sad just happened to look threw obituary and was shocked an sadden.
debbie and boys my heart is so heavy right now he was one of the greatest people i ever knew.
i love you bill
kathy yauger

April 23, 2013

To the best neighbors you could ever have!our deepest sympathy to debbi cory billy your dad always had a great way about himself! he will always be remembered!!!The Knox Family.

April 23, 2013

We are so sad to hear about Bill! He was a good friend and man. He will be remember well and loved for his dedication to others. Thank you Bill. Thoughts and prayers his family.

Rex, Stan, Carrie (Purdy), Manhart

April 23, 2013

Bill was such a fun guy and a great person to be around. He will truely be missed. God bless your family

Kathy Fluharty Hancock

April 23, 2013

Billy, Cory, and Family-We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Jeremy and Kristi Drake

April 23, 2013

Billy,Cory and Family.So sorry to here about Bill.He will be Missed.Thoughts and Prayers with you and your Family.

Tim Buzzelli

April 23, 2013

Debi & Boys, I send my throughts and prayers to you as I pray for strength and healing. I will always remember the fun times Bookie and all of us had while growing up. He always made me laugh and when thinking of him it will always put a smile on my face especially with all the crazy things we did. May God be with you and help you through this time of sorrow.

Vicki (Dyser) Hiner

April 23, 2013

so sorry to hear about bill. he was a great guy. always made me feel welcome when i hung out with billy and cory. your all in my thoughts and prayers.

eddie hilling

April 23, 2013

Have lots of great memories of Bill probably not a better liked person from the village sorry to hear of his passing but knowing he is pain free is what is best for him and well always remember him and his smile.

Jane Dishman

April 23, 2013

Our sincerest sympaties to all of the Bookmans. I considered them my family. Sal The Ott Sisters Florida

April 23, 2013

Billy, Cory and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joe and Jacki Hancock

April 23, 2013

We remember Bill waving from his truck, too and stopping to say Hi. Reading all these messages, you can tell he touched many lives. God bless him and his family.

The Stokes family

April 23, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and to your family. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of grief.

Anna Hendon

April 23, 2013

You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go.out to the family.Rip Bill

Teresa Starcher

April 23, 2013

Debi & family, Bill told me,they can,t take our memories away.we sure have some GREAT ones.Love you.THE RUDDOCKS

April 23, 2013

Prayers for Bill's family. I haven't seen him since I moved out of Lakemore but when I think of Lakemore I think of Bill, because he was Lakemore. RIP! Jeanne Mohler

April 23, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Bill passing. Never known a happier person, always joking & having a great time. Many fun times at the Army/Navy Club. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Bookman family. He was a great friend & co-worker. We'll miss him.

LuAnn & Jim Chipps

April 23, 2013

Remembering all the good times and memories. Bill will be missed greatly. RIP our dear friend. To Deb and sons our sincerest sympathy.

Jim and Mary Angerstien

April 23, 2013

Debi Skeeter and Cory we are so sorry for your loss Bill was a good friend and will be deeply missed

Jim&Mary Robinson

April 23, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Lisa's Aunt Dottie

April 23, 2013

I'm so sad to hear, Bill had passed away.Our prayers are with, all of the Family.
All the Hunt kids, send our hugs and love to all the family. We had to go to kty. for our Aunts Funeral.We'll miss him very much. We all grew up together, in Lakemore. We are neighbors.

Dianna Hunt,, McDowell

April 23, 2013

My father(Larry"Pete"Cruse) often spoke about Mr Bookman,I'm sure he is more than missed by so many. prayers to his family and friends

Shannon Cruse-Beachy

April 23, 2013

Offering deepest sympathy to the Bookman family.Lakemore has lost a great person.

Bonnie (Ritz) Houston

April 22, 2013

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home

April 23, 2013

Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Bill...Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.

Joe & Jeannie Gibbs - J & J Village Market

April 22, 2013

Debi, Skeeter and Cory,
So Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts.
Cheryl Mollohan and Al LeCount

April 22, 2013

our hearts go out to you and your family roy & ellen decker

Ellen Decker

April 22, 2013

Debi,Skeeter and Cory,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Jeff,Carrie and Grace Cumberlidge

April 22, 2013

Went to school with Bill. He was a very funny guy to be around.. My mother and His mother were good friends.. So sorry to hear about Bill.. God Bless His Family..

doug james

April 22, 2013

Debi, Skeeter and Cory~ Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Bill was a great guy and he will be remembered and missed by us all.
Love, Bob and Vicki

April 22, 2013

Debi and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you!!

Susan Swink

April 22, 2013

DEBBIE & Family- so sorry for your loss we had many good times back in the day Bill was one of a kind! Lakemore just lost a gem!

Kay (mogadore 1972) Lee

April 22, 2013

"Bookie" will be deeply missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Friends at the Airport VFW.

April 22, 2013

A good man and a good friend. Thank you for the many years of friendship. Im going to miss ya "Willie"..... Rest in peace.

Schneck...

April 22, 2013

DEAR DEBBIE,CORY AND SKEET,I AM DEEPLY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER.HE WAS TOUGH ON THE OUTSIDE BUT A TEDDY BEAR INSIDE,PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

KEITH Winstead

April 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy.

Marjie, Parker and Mason Bryant

April 22, 2013

Debi,Skeeter and Cory,
I was so sorry and hurt to hear about Bill. May god be with you all during this time. Everyone who knew Bill will miss him He was a very special person and a good friend
Joe Sands and family

Joe SANDS

April 22, 2013

Always enjoyed talking with Mr. Bookman. One of my fondest memories of him is when he caught me throwing rocks at the water tower. I will remember him to be a hard working honest man. He was the best man at my dad's wedding. I am honored to have known him. Praying for Debbie and the family.

Billy Luplow

April 22, 2013

Going to miss seeing Bill come strolling through the door of the Army/Navy Club just about every time I was home for a visit. He always stopped to say hi and to give your shoulder a little squeeze. May time ease the hurt and the good memories remain to brighten your day.

Sylvia (Pall) Spragg

April 22, 2013

Debi and family I send my deepest sympathy I will forever miss Bills sense of humor and smile. Have so many great memories of great time shared in the past. I'm always here for you. Lucy Esola See and Family

Lucy Esola See

April 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family. May God Bless..

Vera Rodgers

April 22, 2013

Thinking of you today and in the days to come. Going to miss you behind the wheel of that red truck tooling around the village with a smile and a wave. Such a big part of my life growing up. I have many fond memories that I will hold dear in my heart. My love to Debi, Skeet and Cory.

Gwen (Stafford) Erskine

April 22, 2013

Debi, Bill and Corey,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a long time since I've seen him, but your dad was an amazing man and always made me laugh, just like you two!! I know how hard this must be for you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jessie Andrick-Straight

April 22, 2013

Deb and family- Becky and I were so sad to hear that Bill has passed away. He was a lifelong friend and I'll value always all of the memories over the years. He did so much for the Village and so many people,always in his low key, quiet way, with no thought of reward. All of us are infinitely better people for having known him. May he rest in peace.

Rick and Becky Brown

April 22, 2013

Debi,
My condolences to you and your family. Bill was a great guy and I know he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jeanne Learn

April 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy.

Karen McMenamee Robertson

April 22, 2013

Billy,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I'm thinking and praying for you :)
Love to you,
Leona Cable

April 22, 2013

Sorry i can't be there,i'm in Texas.I have great memories of our time on the
fire dept. Richard George

April 22, 2013

Dear Debi and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. We are so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of Bill ease your sorrow.

Sue & Dave Grudosky

April 22, 2013

My sincere condolences to the entire Bookman family on your loss. Lakemore has lost a truly honorable man. RIP Bill!

Marty Davies

April 22, 2013

My prayers are with you, Bill will always be remembered by his smile, a very nice person.

Kathy Dempsey

April 22, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Bill was a great man, and will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time and days ahead !

Jodi Mayes

April 22, 2013

Sad to hear of Bill's passing. I am sure he will be missed by many friends and family.
Tom and Lynda Mihaly

April 22, 2013

Sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind.

Lorie Jackson

April 22, 2013

Billy, Lisa and Family...We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time.
Kim and Tom

Kim Borcoman

April 22, 2013

You will be missed Bill. My prayers go out to your kids and wife at this sad time.

kerry mancino

April 22, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Bookman Family. Bill was a great friend to all and will be missed by many.

Jerry & Lawana Wright

April 22, 2013

I will miss the golf outings with you.Ive known you all my life, we will miss u always

Joe jen Cramer

April 22, 2013

Debi and Family, so sorry for your loss, he will be truly missed, you are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP my friend.

The Cramer Family

April 22, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person and friend. We will love you and miss you always. Rob & Debbie Cummins

ROB CUMMINS

April 22, 2013

Billy-I'm praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Adrienne Fender

April 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through, I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time,

April 22, 2013

Dear Debi, So sorry to hear about Bill. I'm sure Bill and Jerry are catching up and playing a great round of golf! Love to you all, Deb Gran

April 22, 2013

We were sadden to hear of Bill's passing. So many memories at the club, and he and my dad teasing each other, now both in heaven. Deb, keep your memories close. RIP Bill

Kim and David Price Eileen Phillips

April 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

paul jenner

April 22, 2013

Bill's smile will live in my heart forever!! He was the sweetest, kindest man and will be missed!
All our love to family and friends!
Dan and Kellie Chapman &
Fred and JoAnn Scaglione

Kellie Chapman

April 22, 2013

Sorry to about Bill, may he rest in peace.

Dennis Rick

April 22, 2013

So sorry to hear about Bill, we go back to church, scouts and school as kids. Condolences to the family.....

DAN HOLLOWAY

April 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bills passing. My best the Bookman family. Peace be with you.

Susan Pacuit Lucic

April 22, 2013

Love u dad rest in peace

cory bookman

April 21, 2013

Loveu dad rest in peace

cory bookman

April 21, 2013

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