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William John "Bill" Haislip

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William Haislip Obituary

William "Bill" JohnHaislip 8/15/41 ~ 11/03/04 Bill Haislip, age 63, died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on November 3, 2004, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born to Norman and Jeanette Haislip on Aug. 15, 1941 in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up in Davis County and attended Davis High School, where he took all state in tennis. Bill served his country for three years as a Sergeant in the Army with the 82nd Airborne division. Married Arvella Roberts with whom he had three children, later divorced. Married Dianna McGrath in 1992. Bill was very athletic and enjoyed every aspect of the great outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He continued to play tennis for many years and was a member of the Sports Mall Tennis Club. He was a great golfer and spent much of his free time on the golf course trying to get that hole in one or that perfect round. His most favorite times were spent with his family and friends at Lake Powell, always trying to catch the elusive big one! Bill was well known for his great sense of humor, and always had a new joke to tell. Most of his career was spent as a sporting goods rep. for Dierks Inc. and Haislip, Dolph and Assoc. He was a Master Certified Home Inspector and owner of Allstate Home Inspections. He was well respected in his profession and had many friends in the real estate business. Most of all, Bill will be remembered as the best grandpa of all. "Papa" & Gramps we will always love you. Survived by wife Dianna, daughter Traci (Gary) Norton, sons Jon and Jason Haislip, stepchildren Britt (Shawn) Graham, Jared McGrath and 11 grandchildren: Austin, Brendon, Nicole, Mackenzie, Sean, Kylee, Raychel, Hunter, Kennedy, Kayden and Heston, and three sisters and two brothers Norma, Richard (Vickie), Sandy (Jim), Lillian (Junior). Preceded in death by his parents and brother Ted. Special thanks to Hospice for Utah, Sarah, Dawn Colbert and Barbara Jenson for their special care. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Hospice of Utah at 1240 So. 450 E. (801) 576-1455. Funeral Services to be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for William Haislip

15 Entries

Nichole Mallory

November 24, 2004

Dear Jon and family

It was by chance that I saw your father's name while looking for something else. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family on your loss. Your mother still stands out in my mind as such an awesome lady. I have many fond memories of the crazy things we did together while growing up and every time I drive by your old house I think about you and wonder what you are up to. I regret it was under these circumstances that my path crossed yours again.I just wanted you to know that an old friend still cares.My thoughts are with you.

Nichole (Christiansen) Mallory

Micah & Fumiko Wightman

November 10, 2004

We are so sorry to hear about your great loss. Bill had a way of keeping life in perspective and knew the importance of the family. We hope to give Kylee the same kind of love that Bill always did. May God bless your family during this difficult time.

Phyllis Willardsen

November 10, 2004

Dear Diana,

I was overwhelmed when I recently heard the news about Bill. I can't believe this has happened to you, such a caring and wonderful person. I never knew Bill, but knew he must have been a great guy for you to have married him. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this most difficult time. I wish there was something I could say to help ease your pain. I think of you often and wish you the very best. With deepest sympathy, Phyllis

Stacey Polychronis

November 9, 2004

Dianna, Britt & the rest of the family,

I am so very sorry for your immense loss. Bill was such a great guy and I have such wonderful memories of him during the holidays. He was kind and fun-loving and his big smile was contagious. I am sorry I wasn't able to make it to the funeral, but you know I was there in spirit. There is a hole in our family and I feel it, but the circle is not broken.

All my love and thoughts are with you,

Linda & Ray Furbush

November 9, 2004

Dianna & Britt,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we didn't get to know Bill well, we did sense such a neat relationship between the two of you. He was always smiling and making you smile. You shared that contagious smile together, and with others. Our heart felt condolences and prayers are with you and your extended family as you struggle through this difficult time.

He will be missed by all who's life he touch.

God Bless and Be With You All,

Susan Barnes

November 9, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful, fond memories of Bill. It didn't matter how much time had passed between visits. He was always open and warm with a welcome smile. He is surely missed and my hope is that you will all have comfort and peace with you! I love you all and miss you!!

Elder Brent Wightman

November 8, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about Bills passing. He is a great man. I only had the oppertulity to converse with him on only a fiew occasions. But from that i know he is an amazing son of God. He is now with Eric in the spirit world learning and teaching others of Christ and God. I love you all and you are in my prayers alwayse

With love

Elder Wightman

Donna Matranga

November 8, 2004

Dear Dianna,

I am so very sorry for your great loss. Bill was a wonderful man and you both always looked so very happy together. I wish I could have spent more time with both of you. But I know you will be strong and now you know he is not in pain and in a much better place.

If you ever need anyone to talk to please give me a call. You will be in my prayers.

Love, Donna

Charree Haislip

November 8, 2004

Traci, Jon, and Jason,

My friends, I am so sorry for your loss! What a wonderful man he was. I am no longer part of your family, but I will always treasure the many Lake Powell trips and holidays I was able to spend with your dad. As you know I am having to deal with somewhat the same despair and sadness. You are all so couragous, and I love you all. Please stay in touch, I will truely miss Bill and his fabulous laugh and jokes. Keep your heads high and know how much he loved you and what a very special person he was!

Love and condolances, Charree Haislip

Lori Bailey

November 8, 2004

Dearest Dianna

God has blessed me with your friendship and I am very grateful-I pray that you will not have to take on any more pain and suffering. Please know how much I love you and I am here for you and your family. God Bless you Dianna

Love, Lori

Andy, Lisa, Brady Wightman

November 8, 2004

Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of Bill, we think often of what a wonderful, caring, generous man he has been. We wanted to share our deepest condolences with your family. We long to be able to give aid to your family in this time of grief. Bill's entrepreneurial spirit has been an inspiration to us, we feel like he has inspired us to be better, and to strive for our dreams the way he did for his. May the lord bless all of you in this difficult time.

Sincerely

Traci & Paul Arguello

November 8, 2004

Dianna, Britt and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. There are so many great memories and great times shared with Bill. We will always remember his big smile and fun loving personality. We love you so much.

Love Traci and Paul Arguello

Michelle Stanga

November 6, 2004

Dear Dianna and family,

My heart aches for you. You fought the good fight and you did it with an attitude filled with humor and love and hope. What an incredible man he was to have married such an amazing woman and to have raised such a remarkable family! God bless and take care of all of you.

Dianna...you will always remain sincerely in my prayers. You are a strong woman who's been given more that her share in heartache. Please hold on to those who love and care about you to get you through this. I am so sorry.

Michelle Stanga

Bryon and Melissa Zirker

November 6, 2004

What a wonderful man. My memories of Bill are during my younger days with his daughter Brit. He was always so positive and fun to be around. My hugs are reaching to you from Washington, I sure wish I could be there. May Gods Love surround your family and His peace shower your homes. Love you guys!!

Paul and Barbara Wightman

November 5, 2004

We are saddened by the loss of this wonderful man in the lives of his loved ones and friends. Bill is remembered as such a positive person, who loved adventure, sports of all kinds, and was known for his great smile, laugh and having fun with family and friends. His love and support of his family, children and grand-children was shown on his face and in his contageous smile.

We express our condolences and love to the Haislip family, and have added you all to our thoughts and prayers.

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