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William Boutell Obituary
Phoenix - William T. Boutell Jr., 82, passed away on May 9. He was a top notch lawyer with Fennemore Craig and retired from practice at the end of 1994. He graduated from Stanford and Harvard Law School. He was a member of the Thunderbirds and a former member of Phoenix Country Club. He loved to play golf and had so many terrific golfing buddies. His only sibling, George, passed away September 16, 2018. Bill had a wonderful sense of humor and could always be counted on to tease or have some witty comment. Bill loved watching sports, especially baseball and football. He also enjoyed reading. Bill and Lynn had a cabin in Munds Park, AZ and spent weekends there in the summer until Bill retired. After that many months were spent there every year. It was really Bill's favorite place. Bill is survived by his wife, Lynn; daughters Yvonne Boutell and Barbara Wheeler and 4 granddaughters. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flowers St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041 or Arizona Animal Welfare League, 25 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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Curt Faulk
June 23, 2019
Lynn and family, I'm so very sorry to hear that we have lost Bill. He was a real gentleman and truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. Of all the people we could have had as neighbors in Munds Park, we came to know that we were incredibly lucky it was Bill & Lynn. Cheryl & I always enjoyed seeing you there.
I am profoundly saddened to hear he's gone.
Greg Osborne
May 17, 2019
I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. It was an honor and privilege to serve on the Associates Committee at Fennemore with him. Always fair and reasonable and made sure our lawyers were treated and evaluated in an honest and candid way. He was also a very capable and brilliant transactional lawyer. Mostly Bill was the type of person who you were just proud to have as a partner. Rest in peace Bill and keep hitting them straight. Greg Osborne
norm brown
May 16, 2019
i knew bill for many years and knew him to be bright, fun - and funny, always cheerful, and a heck of a golfer-with the exception of that wild hook! played with bill occasionally a the pic, and enjoyed his company every time. i considered him to be a true gentleman and a friend. our condolences to lynn and family norm and joyce brown
May 15, 2019
My heart felt sympathies go out to you during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in
1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Eve
Steve Miedzybrocki
May 15, 2019
So sorry that we didn't have more golf outings with Bill, he will be sorely missed.
May 15, 2019
I am sorry for the immeasurable loss of your loved one. May God strengthen and sustain you with everlasting comfort and good hope and comfort your hearts during this deeply sad and different time. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
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