WILLIAM BARTON ROGERS HOBBS

Dear Beth. We remember you and Bill and the kids with love. I´d love to reconnect. [email protected]

I would like to make contact with Bill's widow and family. He and I were in the '68 and '72 Olympics together. How do I reach them?

We knew Bill, Beth and their children thru the Wyoming Valley Montessori school and loved them all. Bill was the most gracious, energetic, intelligent and warm hearted person you could meet. He was always leading the children's sporting events in the backyard at their Pennsylvania home. We fondly remember the great conversations and kind words we had with him.
Our hearts go out to Beth and the family and we know he is beeing truly missed!
The Shadle family
Ashland, Oregon

We loved Bill and Beth and their children at the Wyoming Valley Montessori School in the late 1980's and 90's in Kingston, PA. I can see his amused expression now. We will celebrate the school's 50th anniversary this April 4 and wish they could be with us. Jean Warrington, Philadelphia PA

My brother-in-law, David R. Sawyier, was on the 72 team as well. He passed away last year, also at a young age. Bill sounds like a great guy!

I worked with Bill and Beth in the late 70's/early 80's. His obituary personifies the man I remember. Although a few years younger than I, he was a mentor, teacher, and great friend. He had a profound effect on my life and career. We kept in touch over the years only by annual Christmas cards (thanks to wives on both sides), but I thought of him often, in many contexts, except this one. We're saddened, although I know he wouldn't approve. All the best to Beth and family.

John and...

One of the least commented events in Bill's fabulous and event-filled life was the Presidential Election of 1962 ... of Fenn School( an independent elementary school) in Concord, Mass! I ran against him. He won, but it was ok because I wound up as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ( at Fenn School) thanks to him. We were neighbors. We grew up together. Then our lives diverged. It will come as no surprise for you to learn that he was always a big part of whatever went on in the neighborhood....

I remember Bill well as his classmate at both Milton Academy and Harvard. The man extended the highest respect and expectations during a period of time in our Nation when things here and abroad were politically and socially tumultuous. Yet despite the challenges, we all pulled hardertogether against the flow of adversities. Being young myself then with Bill, our relationship in so many areas helped to shape my growth as an adult. We were engaged and very competitive. I would like to think...