William Kenison Obituary

WILLIAM D. KENISON "BILL" Sept. 14, 1948 ~ Nov. 5, 2010 William (Bill) Kenison passed away at his home in Riverside on Nov. 5, 2010 with family at his side. Bill was born in Los Angeles and raised in Pasadena, CA. He attended Claremont Men\'s College where he obtained a degree in English Literature in 1970. Bill was a man true to his principals and when he was drafted during the Viet Nam conflict he stood firm for his beliefs and as a conscientious objector did alternate service in the State Mental Hospital system where he earned his L.P.T. license. In 1973 Bill moved to Riverside to work at the Riverside County General Hospital where he met and married his wife, Janice Cooper. Bill earned his J.D. in Law from Citrus Belt Law School (now California Southern Law School) in 1980 while working full-time. He worked in insurance defense from 1982 until 1989. In 1989 he joined the Office of the Riverside County Counsel where he became a Deputy County Counsel. Bill\'s clients at the Office of County Counsel included the Riverside County Sheriff\'s Department, the Riverside County Probation Department, the County Hospital and Mental Health Department. Bill found working with these clients to be an honor and privilege. He received several awards expressing the appreciation of both the Sheriff\'s Department and Probation department for the exceptional work he had rendered on their behalf including the Riverside County Sheriff\'s Department Gold Star Recognition. Bill retired in 2005 and enjoyed traveling with his family and being part of the Retired Public Employees Association. Bill\'s surviving family includes his wife, Janice; children, Catherine Erickson, M. Logan Cooper, and Joni Cooper Blyth; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Judy Kenison and daughter Suzie Cooper Bullard. Bill requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to the So. Poverty Law Center, the ALS society, A.D.A., Amnesty International or a charity of your choice. A celebration of Bill\'s memory will be held Sat., Dec. 4, 2010 at 10am at Preston & Simons Mortuary, 3358 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA. PRESTON AND SIMONS MORTUARY FUNERAL DIRECTORS (951) 683-7410

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Kenison

9 Entries

Stu and Roberta

November 17, 2023

We think of our friend Bill all the time. He holds a very important place in our hearts. Hugs to all his loved ones.

Roberta Smith

November 17, 2019

9 years! I can hardly believe it has been so long. We think of Bill and Janice so often, enjoy so many fond memories over the decades. Bill's life packed a lot of influence in our family - everything from Matt's following in his footsteps to become an attorney to fun chuckles of silly stories over shared birthday parties to rescuing Stu when he got the squeemies over deciding to get married. Bill will never be forgotten and always remembered with a sweet smile.

Marti Acker

February 4, 2011

Dear Janice,
I just found out about Bill's passing. I am so sorry to hear about it. I'll always remember how much the both of you made me feel so welcome in your home & feel like family. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Love,

Katie Lamson

December 3, 2010

Aunt Janice, I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was a lovely man and I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. All my love, Katie Lamson (Burton)

Carla McArdle

December 1, 2010

Dear Janice, Bill and I had a special relationship and you understood it so well. I was so happy when he found you and you changed his life in such beautiful ways. I hope the love you shared will bring you some comfort in the days ahead. Our life went by so fast. We will all miss him. Love, Carla

Debbie Faler

November 24, 2010

Dear Janice. You and Bill have always been so sweet to me. You are in my prayers, and hold a special place in my heart, always.

Mary Johnson

November 24, 2010

Dear Janice,
Le & I are so grateful that we got to visit with both of you in September.
Every time I hear "contrary Mary" I will always think of Bill (WD).
Just remember that you are in our thoughts & prayers
Love Mary & Le Johnson

Roberta Smith

November 24, 2010

Oh Janice. What a privilege it was to have a place in Bill's and your life. You are both precious to us and we will miss him terribly. We keep you in our prayers. Stu and Roberta

Linda

November 23, 2010

Janice,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Linda K.

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