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Bill Haswell, an Evanston resident for more than 60 years, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 72. He graduated from Evanston High School's special education program in 1965, completing his studies despite congenital cerebral palsy. He met his wife of 37 years, the former Barbara Nelson, through his participation in Evanston YWCA events. He was employed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Chicago for 32 years. A deacon for many years at Northminster Presbyterian Church, he is remembered by friends for his ever-present smile and mischievous sense of humor. Bill and Barb spent the last years of his life at the Citadel Care Center in Wilmette. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his sister Anne Marinello and his brother Clay Haswell, and is the son of Homer and Fran Haswell, also longtime Evanston residents. His yonger brother, James Haswell, died in 2010. A memorial service will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception.
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Bill and Barb - Today, the Memorial Service came up for Barb. As saddened as I am for you both leaving our Planet Earth, I know you're rejoicing in the House of God together, again. Having known Barb since my kindergarten class we literally were lifelong friends. Had the privilege to know her whole family. Her brother, Ernie, my tennis partner for a couple decades. Glad to have our last lunch together the Friday before she passed. I asked to take her photo at Panera's. Honored that photo was on her memorial program. Sending Michael Hugs and Love for two both.
Michael James Schram
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December 3, 2022
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
October 20, 2017
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