William Francis "Bill" Adams

A good friend of the Commonwealth Club of California and a good friend

Bill, was a good friend and a great Commonwealth Club supporter. A good sense of humor and a fine mind. Also a fantastic photographer and traveler. Great memories of Bill

Well, it's been 5 years and I still think of Bill when I'm sailing since we spent a lot of time on the Bay together Friday afternoons. I'm selling the boat now, Bill, but have your photos to remember it!

So sorry to hear of your passing, Kiko. Won't forget summer working with the harvest in Carrizo Plain. Prayers to your family, and may you rest in peace.

My prayers and sincerest thoughts. May u be with the angels, dear friend.
Marta Franco norton

I first met Bill Adams at a Commonwealth Club Board meeting where his wry sense of humor, love of life and positive attitude struck me as so refreshing for an accomplished lawyer. Soon we got to know each other better and eventually went on a Commonwealth Club trip from Moscow to St Petersburg ,Russia. This is where we really bonded and shared stories, vodka and good food. I learned about his excellent photo skills when I saw the results of his pictures that he took. The Club benefited from...

Dear Julie, Dylan, Kevin, Rob, Greg and all of Bill's loving family,

My deepest sympathies on your great loss. Bill was truly one of a kind! The three things I will remember most about him is the supreme joy and pride he took in his family, the utterly cheerful and enthusiastic way in which he shared his opinion on any subject you could possibly name and his passion for his myriad of interests - food, wine, travel, photography, The Commonwealth Club and politics (although we...

Julie words cannot describe how sad Ruchi and I both feel about Bill's passing away. Tears won't stop as I write this. We are so devastated. I know how much Bill loved us and that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. We were fortunate to have met him. There is no one I knew with as big a heart as him.

I first met Bill & Dylan, at the Cub Scout registration years ago, where he was in his trade mark baseball cap with his witty quips. I could instantly tell this was a warm, funny...