Bill Baldwin

I was fortunate to cross paths with Bill over 20 years ago, when we created Rough magazine (which Bill named) for the Dallas Society of Visual Communications. From the moment I met Bill, his passion for writing and story telling immediately bonded a relationship between us that would never cease. Over those 20 years of creative endeavors we produced hundreds of projects together, he inspired me, lifted me up when I was down, and taught me many things about life that I will carry with me and...

Bill was an amazing man. I got to know him well when we shared an office on Carlisle in the early 80's. I was the new young kid from New York and he was one of several men I looked to for guidance in those early years. What I remember most about Bill was how easily he shared his pearls of wisdom and how true they were. I will miss those facts of life and I will miss him.

I just received the news of Bills passing and I must say it left a hole in my heart. Bill was one of those passionate, fun and gentle souls who was a true talent in the communication arts field. I will hold on to the words and memories he shared with us. Our prayer are with his family in this time of loss. Bill made the world a happier place. We will miss him.

After having been "online friends" with Bill for over 10 years we finally met for lunch last year. It was so exciting for me to finally meet this unseen friend. He was always entertaining, kind, witty and full of informative conversation. Our litle chat group and trivia games will not be the same without him. He is already deeply missed.
Barbara Tomer Winters/Houston, TX

I had the pleasure of working with Bill for a number of years on Mary Kay's annual reports when we were a public company. Bill also wrote a lot of our ad copy and sales pieces. How fun it was! Bill had a wonderful way of getting me to see the error of my ways when I was thinking stinking. I was bledded to know Bill and Mary Kay was fortunate to have him on our team.

What a tender, congenial, happy soul.
I also worked w/Bill briefly on the Hunt Petroleum Book.
I applaud Bill & his family for making the choice of hospice care— I am a hospice volunteer and have witnessed many times how this loving, courageous choice nurtures & soothes the spirits for all involved.

Karen, Bill's obituary is beautifully written. I would like to have known him better, sooner. Having known you both since the onset of his illnesses, I can truly say he was an inspiration with his tenacity and good spirits and determination to get the most that he could out of the rest of his life. Suggest you leave the Hunt Petroleum book on the guest table so visitors to your home can see the quality and scope of Bill's written words. I am glad you and I can continue our dear...

I met Bill while working on the Hunt Petroleum book - he was so great with all of the retirees and his excitement over the subject he was writing about was contagious. Karen, I send heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BILL WITH HIS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. HE HAD SUCH GREAT STORIES TO TELL AND WE CONSIDER HIM AND KAREN DEAR FRIENDS EVEN THOUGH WE MOVED TO WV WE THOUGHT OF YOU OFTEN.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPTHY TO ALL THE FAMILY.
SINCERELY,
IRV AND JANE BIELEFELDT