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for William Hibbert
Bill Finik
September 5, 2023
The true meaning of life (for me) is being remembered after we are no longer here on earth. Fr. Hibbert popped into my head today and thru the 'beauty' of computers I found he had passed away 15 years ago! We had met 65 years ago in NW Indiana at St. Paul's in Hammond. What a GREAT person. Many fond memories at the summer Episcopal church camps. I'm very sorry he is no longer with us. Great memories last forever...
Karen Ott
March 28, 2008
Fr. Hibbert will be missed by all who knew him. He touched so many lives, especially mine as a young teenager attending St. James Cathedral in the 60's. Fr. Hibbert was such a positive role model for all of us kids and showed us, by his actions, that being a Christian and a teenager at the same time could be "cool". Some of my fondest memories, as a teenager, include Fr. Hibbert when he was the director of EYC at St. James in South Bend. Thank you, Fr. Hibbert, for taking us under your wing to love and guide us when we needed it the most. God bless you.
Patti Burkhart Mickelson
March 28, 2008
I first met Fr. Hibbert in the 1960's at the Catherdral of St. James, South Bend Indiana. He was the director of our EYC group. I still remember those wonderful memories that we made. He had a great influence in our lives as teenagers. FR Bill was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who have ever been part of his life.
Mike McNabb
March 25, 2008
Father Bill was an important influence in my life, who said the right things to me at the right time to keep me on the right path. I know he guided many young people of the EYC and other activities through the years. God holds Fr H in a special place in heaven.
Annette Brant
March 17, 2008
Fr. Hibbert, Fr Bill, or just plain ole Bill. He has seen our family and so many it seems, through many years. Of all the places he could have went, Rapid City was lucky to have him. My fondest memory of him is his help in my concern of getting my then young family to church every Sunday. Life kept us busy, too busy for church sometimes it seemed. One Sunday missed led to two or three more, then in was summer and a few more. "You are good people he told me, you can worship the Lord out on your own. Consider your church family like a roaring fire. Hottest when it is large. They can always use numbers to make them strong. You may be like an ember popping out from the fire, still red and burning on your own.....for a bit. Eventially you'll need to pop back in to rejuvinate that heat or eventially you will grow cold just as a hot ember would. Don't ever be down on yourself for not being in perfect attendance, just know when it is time to pop back in to keep your own fire strong. Fr. Bill, never judemental, always understanding, caring,kind, and a Saint in my mind. I have no doubts where this man went to carry on.
The Rev. Linda Kramer
March 14, 2008
I will miss Fr. Bill who always stood by me as a loyal and compassionate colleague and friend. He cared for many people and our whole creation.
Richard Asscherick
March 13, 2008
I am sadden by Fr. Bill's loss. I had the pleasure of interviewing him in his application to be "OUR" priest at St. Andrews in Rapid City when I was the Parish Senior Warden.
I felt I made a great choice in recommending him and that the parish made a great choice in selecting him to be "OUR" priest and that is just what this man of God was. A real down to earth priest that made all feel right at home. If we have known some holy people here on earth, I would put Fr. Bill in that category.
He will be missed by myself, my wife and our children.
Richard Asscherick
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Rev. Ruthe Workcuff
March 12, 2008
I so enjoyed my talks with Father Bill at the P.R.A.Y. meetings. He was a fine gentleman and a great servant of our Lord. I know he is now enjoying the walk around Heaven.
Norma Verduin
March 11, 2008
To Bill's family, and all of you who's lives he touched, I send my deepest sympathy. I am over 80 years old and live in Northern Indiana and met Bill when he came to South Bend and the Cathedral of St. James, where we worshiped. Even after he left Indiana he always visited with us on his vacations. Over these many years we grew to feel that he was a part of our family. When I think of what it is to be a Christian, all I have to do is think of Bill. He embodied all the best that a human can be...kind, caring, gracious, a wonderful sense of humor, and always there when he was needed. I weep with all of you at the untimely death of this wonderful man.
Larry Middleton
March 10, 2008
Father Hibbert visited us often at Riley Hospital when one of our youngest twins was being treated for leukemia in 1986. Barb and I would worship on Sunday at Trinity in Indianapolis. You talk about a kid at heart, that was Father Hibbert. It was announced at Trinity yesterday that he had passed. There were a lot of heads nodding that they remember him from the mid 1980's. Thought I would let the family know that it was announced here in Indianapolis yesterday by Father Tom and there were a lot of people that remember Father Hibbert.
Beverly Landguth
March 9, 2008
I will always remeber Fr. Hibbert as a caring and compassionate Priest who was so kind to my parents. Fr. Hibbert was so wonderful about visiting my Mom, Marguerite Moore and taking Communion to her when she was no longer able to go to church at St. Andrew's. May he rest in peace. Beverly Moore Landguth
Nikki Farrar
March 9, 2008
As I am sure is true for many others, Father Hibbert will always be a part of my life. He was more than my priest. He was a friend, a mentor and part of my family.
His simple words of wisdom, his love for all things around him and his faith will forever resonate and encourage me.
Thank you, Father Hibbert, for making such a difference in my life and being a great friend. You will truly be missed.
With Love and Honor,
Nikki
Sandra Magnavito
March 8, 2008
Father Bill was the third priest at St. Andrew's that our family has grown to love during the 27 years we have been there. I especially enjoyed planning our Vacation Bible School program with him. He saw gifts of ministry in me that I was not ready to acknowledge at the time. He was a humble and compassionate man, who was never about ego and self-proclamations. He carefully guided me through the process of preparing my mother's funeral, even after he had "retired." It was a stressful time, but with his guidance, I was able to get through it.
It's hard to believe that when he graduated from college with a BS. degree in marine biology, that his life ended up totally different! I can only imagine how much he enjoyed learning about scripture at Nashotah House Seminary. I became aware of his wealth of knowledge about liturgy when I attended our diocesan convention.
Our family was just one of so many lives that he touched dramatically, and we will never, ever forget his love. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
Indeed, "Life Must Go On"
Terri Brockmeyer
March 8, 2008
Fr Bill was a treasure to me. A true Christian. Honest, respected by many and also loved by many. He was so approachable and he said just what he meant. You never had to question what he said. I am so grateful to God that he put Fr Bill in my life. I will truly miss him.
BettyLou Wilcox
March 8, 2008
Fr. Bill was not only my priest but a dear friend. He came many, many, times to bring communion to our home when my husband Noel was too ill to attend church services. He was a very dedicated and sincere priest.He loved having coffee and cookies when he made house calls.
I will always remember him as he and Fr. Ron were priests for my husband, Noel's funeral. May he now rest in peace in God's house. I will always feel a part of St. Andrew's church where my husband and I attended for many years. My sympathy is extended to Father Bill's family, his friends and all of St. Andrew's members.
Willie and Bill Kunerth
March 8, 2008
Father Bill was a parishioner's priest.
When we returned to South Dakota in 2003, we were warmly welcomed by him into St. James parish in Belle Fourche.
He served as supply priest to our church for five years and was a valuable mentor in helping us establish our Mutual Ministry.
Father Bill's compassionate, cheerful and deeply spiritual commitment was important to us and to other members of our church.
Philliip Rogers
March 7, 2008
I remember Father Bill from the Scouting Program. He helped Start the Ten Commandment Hike. In Rapid. And he always knew you as a Scout. A Scout is Reverent.
Phillip Rogers
Kurt Chione
March 7, 2008
Fr Hibbert was a wonderful friend and we will miss him very much.
Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Kurt & Teresa Chione & Children
John Verduin
March 7, 2008
His consistent giving of his time, energy, compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love for others was balanced by his inward love of the outdoors, the sky, water, and basic elements that were his simple pleasures. To hike to the destination, and camp under the stars was what he did and taught so many others to do so well. His teaching of the life skills of setting goals and getting up the mountain was symbolic of his want for higher ground. The consistency of the sure footed trail and path had many turns and he turned the corners with the wind at his back most days. His organizing skills and forethought were paramount to his personal and professional successes. He did make simple and complex changes in this ones life. Forever, these changes are being refined and honed to pass along to others, just as he did. He would want each of you to pass along his caring ways to those around you. With that and God in mind, all will be alright. Enjoy each sunrise and sunset in his honor.....
Louise Frogg
March 7, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am glad that I had the chance to work with Fr. Bill here at The Journey Musuem. He will be missed!
John Illes
March 7, 2008
Fr. Bill Was a good friend to all and one of the most unforgetable influences in my life. He will be greatly missed!
Jeanne Logan
March 7, 2008
Fr Hibbert was an important part of our family's life ever since he was at Holy Trinity in South Bend. My mom and dad particularly loved his long letters and the many clippings he sent along. Bill will be missed very much.
Vanessa Bowman
March 7, 2008
I am surprised and sorry to learn of Father Bill's passing. Not only was he one of the most kind, honest and approachable Christians I have ever met (rare for me), but he had a great sense of humor and genuinely made me feel at home in the church he served. He was/is a Great Soul, and Heaven is even brighter now that he is there.
Hubert (Jim) McGee, Jr.
March 7, 2008
I always remember his devotion to the Boy Scouts and the inspiration he was to all so inclined.
"On my honor I will do my best..."
karen moore
March 7, 2008
Father Bill helped many people and means a lot to many people. he helped me several times.
He will be missed.
karen moore
Richard & Lois Moose
March 7, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Larsen
March 7, 2008
Bill gave our family so many good memories when he was at Trinity (Indianapolis)...and what a great scouting leader!!
The E. Charles Larsen Family
Osheim-Catron Funeral Home
March 6, 2008
Ozzie & Bev Osheim and staff offer our sincere
sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
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