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William Robinson Goss

William Goss Obituary

William Robinson Goss, born in Evanston, IL on July 24, 1927, died March 24, 2002 in Virginia, survived by three sons, Rob (Margaret) of Kenilworth, IL, Clay (Mary Beth) of Winnetka, IL and Peter of Edwards, CO; his sister, Jeanne Goss Jarvis of Shaker Heights, OH; and five grandchildren in Chicago. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Goss. Memorial Service to be held April 8, 2 p.m. at Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Ave., Glencoe, IL. Flowers are welcome or contributions made to American Cancer Society.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 29 to Mar. 31, 2002.

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Susan Morris

April 5, 2002

Sadly missed and loved

Elizabeth (Bettie) Elliott

March 30, 2002

I feel great sadness with the loss of my Uncle Bill. He was an extraordinary man with a great sense of humor. He loved life and radiated his smile wherever he went. I remember when I was a little girl, whenever I would see him, he would smile, his great big smile, and scoop me up in his arms. He will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to my cousins, Rob, Clay, and Peter. May we all keep Bill Goss alive,with our memories of him.

Harold H (Skip) Elliott, III

March 29, 2002

I have very fond memories of "Uncle" Bill. His toast to Kris and I at our wedding in 1988 still stands out in my memory of that event. He always had a great presence whenever I was around him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to my cousins: Rob, Clay, and Peter.

Bill's passing might be a loss to us but, without doubt, a gain in heaven.

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