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Ginger Mason (Showalter)
September 23, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Estes passing. I remember the twinkle in his eye as he urged me to practice so I could play violin for him.
He will be greatly missed.
Jim Laubscher
September 13, 2009
Bill's family:
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I knew Bill from the 4th grade. We met one night in Oakhurst in passing I knew from long before that Bill was a special guy.
Jim and Geri Laubscher
August 25, 2009
Shirley and Family, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a special man and will be missed greatly. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Bud and Sharon Inorio
Sarah Crobbe
August 20, 2009
He was a great man, and will be missed. He had such a great laugh, I'll never forget it! I'm sorry I could not attend his service but I did hear it was wonderful. Happy to hear the grandkids were such a big part of it :)
Our condolences to the family.
Sarah Crobbe and Branden Cowdry
August 19, 2009
Our condolences to you Shirley and the Estes family. Don and I are so thankful we were able to spend an evening recently with you and Bill and the Park Avenue Christian Church family.
Jan Smith
August 17, 2009
We just KNOW that when Bill entered the pearly gates, there were hundreds of former Estes homeowners there to greet him: “Welcome to your newest home town, Mr. Estes!”
Condolences to the Estes family and fond memories to those who were fortunate to work with him.
Sue Hill
Larry & Jan Brabbin
August 14, 2009
Shirley, We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We have enjoyed both his and your friendship over the past 20 plus years. He was a great person and we always enjoyed meeting up with the two of you at UofA games, when they were in California. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
August 14, 2009
The entire San Miguel High School community will keep your family in our prayers.
San Miguel
August 14, 2009
Dear Estes Family -
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was the example of wonderful husband, father and community supporter. He did everything with such a humble and humorous heart. He will truly be miss - yet we know that his legacy will last forever.
Blessings,
Clark and Leslie Crist
James Sims
August 14, 2009
We send our condolences to the entire Estes family. What a pillar of the community and a great man.
It has been a pleasure. He will be missed.
The Sims Family
Gordon Moore
August 14, 2009
To all in the Bill Estes Family. Each of you in many ways followed the path set by Bill"s mother and dad, Our family appreciated the dedication that once was given to Saguaro Christian Church. We all apppeciarted the opportunity given by Tricia in helping to get everyones feet on the ground. Our sympathy to each and all. Gordon and Flo Moore, Chico CA
August 13, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Estes family. We will all miss Bill.
Patrick, Susan, Brianna and Bethany Keenan
Enid, Donna, Andy Jones
August 13, 2009
Dear Shirley, We send our condolences and best wishes to see you through this tough time. Bill will be missed and honored for his life and work. We hold you in our thoughts. Love, Enid, Donna and Andy.
Bill Lautaret
August 13, 2009
Dear Shirley, Bill, Joe and Leah,
I'm so sorry about your loss. He was always there for me and my baseball teams, and I'm sure he enjoyed every minute watching us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good man.
Bill and Betty Lautaret
Kevin & Sande Leman
August 13, 2009
Dear Shirley, Joe and Family-
You have lost a great husband and a fantastic father. It was my privilege to know him. Tucson has lost a jewel. Please accept our condolences to your entire family. I will always remember him as an incredibly humble man.
Dennison Brinkman
August 13, 2009
So sorry to heqr of his death. I was station with him in Germany. I even baby sat there daughter. In 1964 I was assigned to Ft Hauchaccua, He and his wife made a trip to serria vista while there they looked me up. I now live in Ajo, AZ..doubt if family remembers me but my name is Dennison D. Brinkman...520 387 8079
Lisa Miller McGinnis
August 13, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Estes family. I have very fond memories of Mr. Estes while working for him. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
Linda and Steve Kirkpatrick
August 13, 2009
Dear Shirley,
We are very saddened to hear of Bill's illness and passing. He was a wonderful community and family man - a great example for all of us and he will be missed very much. Our prayers are with you and your family.
August 13, 2009
Bill Estes was one of Tucson's finest men and a dedicated leader in our community.
Someone you never had to have a contract because his word was his bond.
A profound as well as good humored soul. He made his friends smile even in difficult times.
Bruce Ash
Annette and Kymberlynn Campbell
August 12, 2009
Dear Estes Family,
Wishing you peace in this difficult time and happiness as you remember your dad and grandpa. It is obvious he has been a great leader in your family and I am sure he will be greatly missed. Hugs to all.
Annette and Kymberlynn Campbell, 4H Members
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
William E Downey
August 12, 2009
Our deepist sympathy to the entire Estes family. There is little to be said as Bill and I have been friends most of our lives and as far as I'm concerned the photo in the newspaper on Monday says it all. What a guy and he was as the photo showed him,Very Happy. His loss is felt by the Community, Organizations to which he belonged, the people he worked with and the class of 1956, THS, always his friends.
God Bless YOU ALL
Bill & Mary Downey
Charlotte Penrod
August 12, 2009
Shirley, I'm so sad to hear of your loss. What a wonderful man you spent so many years with. I still live in one of those great Estes homes. I met you through Cub Scouts when Bill Jr. was in my den. My love and prayers to you and your family. Charlotte Walker Penrod
Teresa Polowy
August 12, 2009
Dear Estes family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. We will remember Bill’s integrity, humor, and generosity. He contributed to the success of the CIS and Eastern Europe Business Forum for many years. We couldn’t have done it without him. We are grateful to have known him.
-The University of Arizona's Russian and Slavic Studies Department
Bill and Mary Jacobs
August 12, 2009
So deeply grateful for Bill's faith and witness, his leadership and example. Your family has continued to carry forward the grace and generosity of Bill's mom and dad in ways that make me so glad to have known them, him and all of you. We will see you Friday,
Karen Troglin
August 12, 2009
The Estes Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go to all of you on the loss of Mr. Estes. He was a great man who will be truly missed.
Karen Troglin & Family
August 12, 2009
Dear Shirley, Bill, Joe, Leah, KC, JK, Kelly, Shannon, Billy, Zara, and Zack-
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a very good man, contributed so much to our community, and will be missed by many. Thankfully, he is at peace, now, after the many challenges of the past years. Your caring love and unwavering family support showed through it all.
Wishing you peace, blessings from above, and love,
Lee Ann, Randy, Kelsey & Kyle Hamilton
Salpointe Catholic High School
August 12, 2009
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Estes Family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Bill Nettling
August 12, 2009
Shirley and Family,
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He may have lost this battle, but he definitely won the war.
Our community has been blessed by his many contributions. And as a former "Wildcat" I thank him and all of the Estes family for all they have done for UA Athletics. He was a very special man and he will be missed.
charlotte luker
August 12, 2009
Shirley,my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your loved one.
Charlotte Luker
David Frede
August 12, 2009
My condolences to his family. I was in Joe's graduating class and at school with some of his other children, very very fine people. Thanks to him for all he did for the community, for charity, and in mentoring people.
RIP.
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