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William Poe
Resident of San Jose
since 1969
William Poe was born on September 22, 1941 and passed away on November 11, 2010 knowing his two precious Daughters Cynthia & Tracy & his beloved Mother Vera were by his side.
William "Bill" spent his vocational life working as a machinist for over 45 years. Besides coaching his two daughters literally dozens of kids were influenced in life & have memories of a man who you could only love, respect & laugh with. Whatever the sport, baseball, football, or hockey, Bill loved the game & all the elements that went with them.
A celebration of Bill's life will be 12:00 pm Saturday November 20, 2010 at DARLING FISCHER CAMPBELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL 231 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell CA 95008.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Poe
November 20, 2010
Cynthia & Tracy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rick Hindsman (New Orleans, LA)
Susan Douglass
November 18, 2010
Cynthia and Tracy,
My deepest sympathies to both of you on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you ... and memories of our younger days together are in my heart.
Aloha from your cousin across the ocean,
Susan
Toni Peddicord
November 18, 2010
Tracy, Grandma (Vera), and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man with a big heart. I will always have a smile on my face when I think of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul Douglass
November 18, 2010
Cynthia and Tracy....We're so sorry for your loss. We treasure our memories of Bill from the days when you were "small kids", he was a truly great dad and role model - Many of his good traits were passed along to you.
Me ke aloha pumehana
Aunt Shirley and Uncle Paul
Suanne Housh
November 18, 2010
Aunt Vera Mae, Tracy and Cindy and Bob ...... You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Bill was truly a great man as could be seen through his dedication to his family and his work for his entire life. His zest for life was recognized by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed but his impact will remain on this earth. My love is with you guys.
Paulette Carroll
November 17, 2010
Vera,Cynthia,and Tracy, Please know if love could heal your pain....you wouldn't have any.Someone once said.."dying is easy, living is the hard part".RIP...BILL POE thanks for sharing "the love of the game"
John Szanto
November 17, 2010
Dear Vera, Cindy and Tracy, his strength to endure is the same strength that's in you too. I hope peaceful thoughts and memories surround you always. Love, John Szanto.
Martin McCaffery
November 17, 2010
Cynthia, Tracy and Vera, my heart goes out to you in this difficult time.. all my sympathy for your loss.
Carole Babe Poe
November 17, 2010
Cynthia & Tracy,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that all those who share your friendship and love, also share your loss.
Mom
kimberly grundy
November 17, 2010
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed. Many memories of the Campbell Bobbysox days.
Your friend Kimberly
Babe Poe
November 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that all those who share your friendship and love, also share your loss.
Carole Babe Poe
David Schiffman
November 17, 2010
Cynthia,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers and best wishes go out to both you and your family. I didn't know your Dad, but he sounds like he was a wonderful man and if you got your uplifting spirit and good nature from him, then he was successful in raising you well!
All my Best,
David Schiffman
Joelle Arpan
November 17, 2010
I have very fond memories of you when I was younger, going to your house, all decked out with sports! You welcomed me with open arms, a very kind-hearted man. I will always remember you this way. May you rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel
November 16, 2010
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