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William Root Obituary
Dr. William John Root, 79, of Waynesboro, died Monday, November 30, 2009, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
He was born March 6, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late William J. and Helen English Root.
John was a retired dentist, a Korean War veteran with the Marine Corps, an avid golfer and horseman, a runner, and a pilot.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy H. Root; two daughters, Laura Newman and her husband, Bill, and Lynne Root; his brother, James B. Root; four grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and a family friend, Jane Duddy.
A memorial service will be conducted 5 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home by the Reverend Kim Webster. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or the Boys and Girls Club, 302 E. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Condolences may be expressed at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Delora (Deborah) Gillman
December 13, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I worked for Dr. Root as a hygienist from '87 to '89. I always tell anyone who knows him that he was a kind and generous person,
I remember him studying for hours at his desk. He was always teaching himself something new, always stretching his limits and expanding his mind.
While he was practicing Physiologic Dentistry and Functional Othodontics, he was a man on fire. Our community really missed an opportunity when they ignored his gifts.
I will never forget how devoted he was to you. Even when he may have seemed distracted,you were the center of his world.
He changed my life by helping me with my occlusion, but even more so by his fine example of how to live.
Carol Bockman
December 12, 2009
Dear Nancy (BFF) and family,
Ted and are so saddened by the news of John's passing. He was such a great guy. I wish we could have visited you more often, but it is a long way between Wayneboro and Santa Cruz, CA.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
lots of love,
Carol and Ted Bockman
Santa Cruz, CA
Diane Whitehouse
December 9, 2009
Dear Nancy, I am so glad to have seen both you and John last September. I am so sorry for you loss. You and the girls are in my prayers. God bless you. John is in a much better place. Love, Diane & Bob
December 2, 2009
Dear Lynne:
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. My love to you and your mother.
Louise
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Ruth Pineo
December 2, 2009
Dear Mrs Root
We are very sorry for your loss. We met you and your dear husband with the Robbins
Much love
Ruth and George Pineo
Sarah Westenbroek
December 2, 2009
Dear Grandma Root.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a great husband to you. Know that we are thinking of you and your family all the time. I am so glad that we got to spend some time with you last week. We love you so much and will miss a great man.
In Him,
Ryan, Sarah and the girls
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