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William Appelbaum Obituary
Mr. Appelbaum, 74, died April 2, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a resident of the Cypress Club of Charlotte. Born in Oakland CA, Mr. Appelbaum was raised in Sacramento, CA.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, he served 2 years in the US Army. Mr. Appelbaum moved to Charlotte in 1972 and founded the Star Development Corp, in Rock Hill, SC a company that rebuilt diesel engine cylinder heads.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan, his daughter, Julie Stein of Matthews and her husband David, grandchildren Benjamin and Jamie and Lauren Appelbaum of Kona, Hawaii, his brother John and his wife Robin who reside in Sacramento, CA.
Bill was an avid swimmer competing for the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. He won many medals both here and abroad as a member of the North Carolina Master Swimmers. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Bill's love of life and sports will be a lasting legacy for his family and friends.
Burial took place April 4, 2010 at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friendship Trays, 2401 Distribution St., Charlotte, NC 28203 or The American Heart Association, 222 S Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
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April 8, 2010
Dear Sue and family,
We were away and deeply saddened by the news. May your family receive much comfort during these trying days.
Kathy and Dick Amacher
April 6, 2010
Our deepest condolences are offered to William's family and friends. May you be comforted by your precious memories and the Bible's promise, "that God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore..."
H. Gatewood
April 4, 2010
To the Appelbaum Family,
I hope the words found at Rev. 7:16-17 will bring hope and comfort to you during this difficult time. "They will hunger no more nor thirst anymore, neither will the sun beat down upon them nor any scorching heat, because the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes." May you continue in prayer.
Randy Jones
April 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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