William B. Pond

so sorry to just read of Bill;s passing. enjoyed his company thru the common interest of parks. also spent time with his lovely daughter Karen _(RIP)_ Please take care of everyone.

I met Mr. Pond many years ago through his wife, Eloise who taught piano lessons to my daughter. Since I was waiting for the lesson to be over, he would invite me to sit in the family room with him while the 5 o'clock was on quietly in the background. We would have wonderful conversations. He always had the best meals he prepared simmering in the kitchen while waiting for Eloise to finish her teaching lessons. What a wonderful and kind man. Their home was always so inviting.

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I knew Bill through his wife, Eloise. When I 1st moved to Sacramento. I played in a string quartet with her & we most often met at their home. They were very welcoming and warm, always making me feel comfortable in their home. Bill would call me "trouble." I'm not sure why, but because it was his special name for me, it always felt like a compliment!
I have many fond memories of music in their home.

Mr. Pond was a sweet man who will be missed. He was warm, funny, generous, and kind. May God bless Eloise and the family as they remember Bill. I will remember how supportive and encouraging Bill and Eloise were to my wife and my children. I will also remember a great getaway we had with Bill and Eloise on the North Coast a few years ago. Thank you. We will miss Bill.

Bill was a fine man and I always enjoyed working with him.We worked together on: The Discovery Museum, Effie Yeaw Center, Ancil Hoffman Park and the American River Parkway. We were also fellow Scoutmasters.He did much for our area and his fellow man.
We will miss him. D. Bruce Swinehart