William J. Lesniewski

William J. Lesniewski (DEC 4, 1942 - JAN 6, 2007) Remembered...

The "W" in your name stands for...

WARM-HEARTED: Friendly, sensitive, & understanding with everyone he met. You could do no wrong in Bill's eyes.

WONDERFUL: Bill couldn't say enough wonderful things about his sons Bill & Jeff, his daughter-in-law Mary, and his grandchildren Stephen & Samantha. He was proud of them all.

WANDERER: The road Bill chose to follow in life was not always straight & narrow,...

I know it is almost a year later but at the time Bill passed away I was in Mayo Clinic having surgery and was not home from 1/07 till the end of 2/07 and this whole year I still have not been the same trying to recover. I just recently found out I could still write something in this. My brother in law Bill was the best. I couldn't ask for a more gentle sweet honest person. He made a difference in our family and I will always be greatful for that and miss him more than anyone knows. He had...

Bill, so many emotions filled my heart when you died. Feelings of shock, sadness, and sorrow changed to disbelief, denial, and anger. I cried out to hear your voice, but my tears could not bring you back. I felt guilty for not being with you more, and blamed myself for not spending more time with you. They say time heals, but I'll never forget you. My heart will always be warmed by the loving memories that I have of you. You'll always be part of me. Death is unfair, and my life is hard...

Although I only met with Bill a handful of times, he left an impression on my heart.The way he lit up the room with his smile. The way he looked at his wife. I feel blessed to have known him. I will keep Bill and his family in my prayers.

I miss you Uncle Bill. Thank you for being such a good uncle and for the encouragement you gave me. You were and still are an important part of my family. I will never forget you. You and my Aunt Mimi were great partners. The two of you loved each other a lot and had some unique adventures together. I know you also loved both of your sons very much. Thank you for coming into my life Uncle Bill. Thank you for coming into all of our lives.

Some Indians say you are still alive as long as someone remembers you and talks about you. We are all remembering you fondly Bill and will always think of you when we see anything James Dean. You made Mary very happy and it will be hardest for her without you at her side. I know you’ll be looking out for her from heaven, because you always did on earth. We all say we want to die a quick death, but we all still want to say our final goodbyes. Goodbye, Bill, we’ll miss you, your jolly laugh...

What can you say at times like this?
Bill and Mary:
You have lived and loved together
Through many changing years,
You have shared each others gladness,
And wept each other's tears.
Live for something
Do Good,
and leave behind you a monument
a monument of virtue's that storms of time
can never destroy.
Carmita.

James Dean said "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death ... if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man." Bill you were not only great, you were a "Giant". Your gentleness was your strength. It was an honor to know you and to call you my friend.