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William Poder Obituary
Jan. 24, 1930 - Aug. 30, 2007
William J. Poder, 77, Nokomis, formerly of Miami, died Aug. 30, 2007.
Visitation will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home. A Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Patricia; a daughter, Kathleen of Nokomis; a sister, Mildred Halpin; a son, William J. Jr.
and his wife, Brittany; and a granddaughter, Hailey of Sarasota.
William worked for Eastern Airlines in Miami for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He also belonged to the American Legion, VFW and the Elks, all of Venice.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Poder
Darlie Morgan
September 23, 2007
Pat,
Hal and I were devastated to learn of Bill's passing, while we were out of the country. We've loved you all like family since the day you moved to Nokomis. Bill was such a special person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our love to Kathy, Billy and you.
TERRY & CHARLEEN DUDLEY
September 10, 2007
PAT, CHARLIE & I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLS PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. OUR BEST TO YOU & THE CHILDREN
Robert and Silvia Cole
September 9, 2007
To the Poder family,
To do this is quite painful, as the memories that I have are so many. I thank you for including me in your family, for he was like a second father to me. All those years growing up with Billy and Kathy, the countless parties, and the happy times. They will stay with me forever.
I'm glad we were there. Just remember to take it one day at a time, as we all will, and let time take away your sadness.
Margaret Bluske
September 7, 2007
I just wanted to express my thoughts and prayers to your family. my daughter Deanna worked with Bill and talked about him often and what a good friend he had become. I met bill when I was visiting my daughter this past summer. I just remember that big smile of his. I send my deepest sympathy and know Bill is in god's hands. Margaret Bluske
Tony & Jackie LaManna
September 6, 2007
Pat & Family:
You are all endeared, life-long friends. Bill was loved and will surely be missed. Our prayers are with you. Peace and blessings to everyone.
The Lamb Family
September 6, 2007
We are thinking of you and wishing you all God's peace. Bill will always be fondly remembered as a great friend.
Tim Heath
September 5, 2007
No pain,no worries,no stress,just eternal rest.
Jerry De Busk
September 5, 2007
Pat and Kathy
With the strong presence of love brings the strong presence of emotions at these times of loss. Grief and sorrow is a strong emotion to deal with. Bill is with the Lord now. Its hard to accept the loss of not having his company everyday but his new home is far better. Rejoice in him being in the comforting arms of the Lord and that we will join him one day in paradise where our suffering as well will be no more.
Bill is not gone, only under the closer protection and care of the Lord.
It has been my pleasure and good cheer to know Bill and be welcomed in your home. My thoughts and prayers will be upon you during these difficult times.
Tracy Hatley
September 5, 2007
To the Poder Family. May God be with you Pat and your Family during this going home celebration. I know your heart is heavy now and it may not seem like a celebration but, Bill being the man he was and loved by so many and a pleasure to work with can only be getting his Victory. May God coontinue to bless you. So let your body,mind and soul be at peace. Love Always.
Deanna Marsden
September 5, 2007
I will fondly remember the days of Bill and Joe cracking jokes at one another at work while working also Bill saying as Rockey came to work "Rockey's here everything is okay". Bill was the nicesest, sweetest man I'd ever met; I love him like family and will never forget him. God Bless you Pat and your family in this time of grief.
Shirley A. Cole
September 5, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Richard E. Cole
September 5, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Nora Shamberger
September 4, 2007
Dear Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Bill was loved by so many people.. He touched so many with his kindness. He will be missed by so many.. I am grateful that I got a chance to meet both you and him on my journey in this life...
Rene Ledesma
September 4, 2007
May Bill rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. I cut Bill's hair for many, many years. To me he was not a customer, but a very good friend. God will have a very special place for him. Rene
Charles Barksdale
September 4, 2007
Blessings upon Bill Poder's family..I knew him from being a Publix customer...He, together with other people at the "front of the store" in Nokomis Village, made shopping there a pleasure!!May he rest in peace...
Kimberly Kimble
September 4, 2007
Poder Family,
Bill Sr. will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Vicki Grove
September 4, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Joe Poder
September 4, 2007
Pat and Family
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Bill's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers. I will try again to call you. Love Fran and Joe Poder
Diane Eisert
September 4, 2007
Pat & Family -
I was so sorry to learn about Bill. Your family was one of the first we met when we moved to Miami, and there are many fond memories throughout the years. The road ahead will not be an easy one, but hopefully the thoughts and love of your family and friends, along with your faith will be of comfort to you.
Jean Catsakis
September 3, 2007
Farewell to our dear friend Bill. We will miss this kind and special person, a good U. S. veteran and neighbor. Now Bill is with God in his heavenly home.
May the Lord Jesus love and comfort his wife Pat and family as they remember many years of happiness they shared with Bill.
Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Sending love and prayers, your neighbor, Jean Catsakis
Nick Catsakis
September 3, 2007
Bill will be missed, not only as a friend and neighbor at Sorrento Inlet and at Publix but also for his dedicated service for years at Eastern Airlines in Miami. For decades I had been changing Eastern flights at Miami Intl Airport on my way to and from missions in Latin America and I never had a piece of luggage lost or misplaced. Bill's taking care of luggage there must have had something to do with this good record.
Scott & Lauri Thomas
September 3, 2007
Pat,
Our thoughts and love are with you always.
Harvey & Margi Cole
September 3, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom McMullen
September 2, 2007
Pat, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family We will miss Bill's welcoming smile, whether it was at Publix or as an usher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. God Bless.
Tom & Kay McMullen
Libby Geddert
September 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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