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Diane Dedman Vaughn
December 22, 2024
What a GREAT DAD!
Joyce Dedman
January 27, 2011
You made nice beautiful children. Thanks for the memories.
Diane Dedman Vaughn
January 24, 2011
What a wonderful, loving, and very unique person. A very shy person all his life, he made a career in selling cars! Not the "used car salesman" but a guy who really wanted to help others. I tried to get him to write his memoirs. He said "You do it. Ask me any questions and I will give you honest answers." What stories he had to tell, but we suddenly ran out of time. Such is life. He gave us all he could in the time he spent with us. In fact, he continues to take care of us even after death. He fought in the War, married his childhood sweetheart, had six great kids born in Detroit and whisked to California to thrive in the sunshine. Dad loved our various talents and got a big kick out of watching our adventurous discoveries. Dad was very practical and extremely frugal when it came to his lifestyle, but he was so generous when it came to helping us on our journies through life...still is. I still cannot convince myself he is really gone. I hope he is ruling the big pingpong table in the sky. Even if he lost a game, the worst I ever heard was "Awww nuts." He wasn't well known for a sense of humor, but he had one. His hearty laughter was music. God, I miss Dad. I hope he hangs out with us the rest of the way. I hope he saves us a big family-sized spot in Heaven.
OscarNemisher
January 23, 2011
Thanks to the many contributions to Dad's guest book here at SignOn San Diego. Dad will be missed and it shows in the fond memories of him as presented by you. Thankyou, Paul Dedman Dadmon
Kate Dedman
January 18, 2011
Grandpa Bill,
I'm sorry we never got as close as we could have, I really regret it now. I know how incredibly much you meant to my dad, and that lets me know that you were an amazing person. Thank you for raising my dad to be the person he is now, I know it is because of you that he is such an amazing father and person. He tells us stories about you in the past, and it was always evident how much you meant to him and your family, and you mean so much to me as well. Even though we didn't know each other that well, I'll miss you always. I love you very much and I always will.
January 18, 2011
I'm gonna miss you, dad. Hope we meet again on the other side. -Don Dedman
Heather Benoit
January 12, 2011
Hi Grandpa ! It's Heather:), you've always been there, now your somewhere else ;( I'm going to miss all of your great talks, especially about athletics, you're first car, business and the economy, learning new things,medicine and allergies ......I'll miss the complicated ,completed puzzles I would find in the paper at your home, those were amazing!Your extensive vocabulary.There's still so much more we could learn.I love how you appreciate art, and admire effort. You largely appreciated the tiniest acts of kindness. You were always concerned of the health of the family, first, Unfortunately kindness kills, and you must have been becoming too kind @ age 86, Happy Birthday.Congratulations you bared a lot with a smile, and a sense of stubborn pride. Thank You Grandpa for being so strong and so kind.
I will always remember you, most fondly, how you tell the greatest stories with your expressions, made them so alive and my favorite's will always be the memories when you talked proudly of your family,and talked fondly of your memories negative positive of your children, and you're tireless thoughts of improvements and improving for the wellness and strength of each individual, and your' love , so focused you refused to show discomfort .
We love you for all that you are ,and could have been, we all should have been closer to you unknowingly you'd pass through this life so unexpectedly.......You're a superhero to all of us.
I love you Grandpa Deadman.
Heather Benoit
January 12, 2011
"Grandpa" will always be in the fondest of my memories, I miss him, He is loved and missed.It's hard to type about such a magnificently kind soul.A spirited intellectual ,smart always.A man who valued family,very strong.The thing I'll miss most is how he looked when describing his memories of his children and his grandchildren. Those stories gave him so much joy !
Heather Benoit
January 12, 2011
memories....so close yet, so far.
Heather Benoit
January 12, 2011
I miss you ! We love you, enjoy heaven! You're a great grandpa,it hurt's to say good bye, but I know I'll see you later XOXO
Kelly Dedman
January 8, 2011
Grandpa Bill,
I'm sorry we weren't closer. Even though
we rarely saw you, I enjoyed it when you'd call and talk about charger games.
Also Thank you very much for your kindness every christmas and birthdays.
You were one of the most unselfish,giving,caring men I ever had the honor to of known[been related to].
Im sad cause we werent closer, but at the same time I know youre watching down, protecting me in spirit. I love miss you.
Kristin Dedman-Scott
January 5, 2011
He was Grandpa Bill to me, and he cared more about his family than anyone else I've known; family was everything to him. I have nothing but good memories of him and am so glad to know he was proud of me and all of his grandchildren. He constantly provided for his large family without a second thought, he was incredibly selfless. I knew that he was always the one I should consult when I needed words of wisdom, an honest opinion or loving reassurance. I love you and I'll miss you, Grandpa Bill.
Patti Clark
December 31, 2010
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember your family. My sister Debbie was friends with you. We lived on Waterloo.
December 30, 2010
We met Bill playing bridge at the Senior Center.. He and Harry enjoyed discussing Michigan sports. I know he will be missed by our bridge group. He had not been able to play this last year. We were sorry to hear of his passing. Harry and Carol Hudson
James Degan
December 29, 2010
Condolances from the family of James and Barbara Degan And Family. I was very Young when I Knew my Uncle Bill and Remember all the Good times Having Thanksgiving's at Grandpa & Grandma Akitt's House in San Diego. Sarah & Uncle Bill Will surely be Missed. - God Bless-
Paul Palombo
December 29, 2010
Condolances from the family of Paul and Teresa Palombo on Bill's passing. We cared deeply about him and so did Paul's mother Jackie.
Jim Snow
December 28, 2010
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Was also very sorry to hear about Sara earlier in the year. A tough year for the Dedman clan. Hopefully, 2011 will be a better year.
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