Bill Donald

I graduated with Bill in 1968 from high school. I was reintroduced to him by a mutual friend Bruce Berry from class of 68. After reconnecting with him to say that he was a force of Nature and quite a character would be an understatement. What a fulfilling life he had. I was so glad I got to see him a few years ago in Albuquerque. I hope this finds his relatives , friends and extended family Etc doing well. Wishing you all the best. Paul Felix, Grapevine Texas, class of 68 OCHS

When we moved into our home in SW Colorado in 2004, Bill came up from Albuquerque to help us. It was in February, and over the three days it snowed probably 18 inches. On day, Bill looked out the window and saw yet more snow falling. He remarked "I haven't seen this much snow since leaving Iowa!"

To Bill's family, I send condolences to you. I was a classmate of Bill's at Oelwein High School, Class of 1968 in Oelwein, Iowa. My wife and I enjoyed talking with Bill at the 50th class reunion. I really enjoyed hearing stories about him flying his airplane. Blessings.

There were three of us "Patterson cousins" born in the same year, Bill, Karla and myself. We had such wonderful times together (and with all the cousins)--so much laughter and joking and high spirits. It would be very difficult to choose just one time. The lake vacations with all the Patterson Clan stand out, of course. And, one spring Bill came down from UNI to visit in Ames for Veishea, Iowa State University's big spring open house and festival, while I was a student there. It was the...

Never walked away from an evening with Bill without a funny joke, and a good laugh. A smile to always remember. You are cherished and miss. Rest easy, fly high, and sing loud!