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Will Borgeson Obituary

BORGESON, Will Dupree Died February 7, 2002. Born February 14, 1947 in San Francisco. Survived by his wife Susan; children Erin, Kelly, Bonnie, and Lily, brother Jess, sister Erika, granddaughter Ava and many loving relatives and friends. Will loved the ocean and worked 27 years at the Bodega Marine Lab. Family and friends will gather for a memorial on Saturday, February 16 at the Bodega Marine Lab, 2099 Westside Road in Bodega Bay, 12 to 1 p.m. Reception follows from 2 to 5 p.m. to toast Will’s life. Donations for Memorial marker in lieu of flowers can be sent to Will Borgeson Memorial Fund, 1911 Amy Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2002.

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Kit Hill,EdD, LMFT

October 30, 2023

Remembering Will from years ago on alt.surfing. Always found his commentary witty and fun. "I was chiefly aware of ecstatic bliss at having caught the wave" - Jack London

Wings hauser

February 8, 2022

I grew up with will at lake Sherwood in the Santa Monica mountains. We were brothers from the first rock fight at 8 years old til his passing. We smoked our first cigarette together. We surfed the California coast with a passion. We were such good friends that we took each other for granted. And now this. I will never take you for granted again. Rest but awhile and then return to us with you wit and superior intelligence. Until then, love wings

Sakura Nakahara

February 21, 2002

Thank you Will for sharing your knowledge with me during my stay at Bodega Marine Lab. You were much respected by myself and my collegues. Spring class of 98'.

You will be missed & your contributions will not be forgotten.

Ian MacLure

February 16, 2002

Didn't know the man personally but enjoyed reading his ba.food postings.

Myron Ware

February 14, 2002

Although I never got the chance to meet Will in person, I enjoyed the communication we shared through alt.surfing. You will be missed!

Greg Wolf

February 13, 2002

A truly interesting man - father, husband, scientist, gourmand, car buff, guitarist, surfer.



May you walk on water, Will.

Rod Rodgers

February 13, 2002

I never met Will in person, but exchanged many messages on the internet's alt.surfing newsgroup and via email. Will was particularly helpful and encouraging in planning and preparing for my family's trip to France three summers ago. He shared his first hand experience and provided many suggestions in traveling around France, in particular the SW region, from surf spots to cuisine to types of cars we should try to rent. I am only sorry not to have been able to thank him in person. RIP on the big wave of paradise.



Visit Will's "Close Encounters" with alt.surfing participants at:

http://alt-surfing.org/altsurfing/as_points/Will_Borgeson.html . Tributes to Will on alt.surfing have been posted at this site.

John Tallon

February 13, 2002

I knew Will through the internet bulletin board know as "alt.surfing." We exchanged a few emails over the years.



Will had my total respect. I'll greatly miss his reasoned wit and intellect.



John

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