William Sprentall

Rest in Peace in the arms of our Lord dear friend of 50+ years. A true Renaissance man, Blessed with many gifts, talents, and skills. Thank you for being there through good times and bad, with grace, support, and love. May God Bless Bill and keep him safe, warm, and agile, in heaven.

Bill lived down the hall from me at Lurie Terrace for many years until despite his admirable patience with his disease, he needed more care. He was a well-loved, active member of the community, a really nice guy. He and Bob Pardon went regularly to Dexter Bakery. One last time, on a mission for Plitzke, the weather turned frigid, which so aggravated his tremors that he couldn't safely drive. Thanks anyway Bill. Miss you.

You're are at peace now, Billy. The last couple of years have been very difficult for you, but you endured. You will be missed. Your legacy lives on through your two beautiful children and many grandchildren.... a life well lived.

I knew Bill as a classmate and teammate in gymnastics in junior high at slauson jr high school and Ann Arbor high (now Pioneer High). He was the first person at Slauson to learn to do a standing back flip, and we increased our tumbling skills together throughout the period. I bumped into him many years later when I discovered him taking French lessons with me in a private evening group hosted by a Greenhills school French teacher. Turns out he was very adept at languages, having mastered...

My sympathies to the Sprentalls. To add a little to his history, Billy was also a heck of good outfielder (and my teammate) on the great Jim Moore coached Coke little league teams of the late 50's and early 60's. He was the fastest guy on the team, a good hitter and even better fielder. As we grew up, we went in different directions, but I've always remembered him as an early friend and awesome teammate. Rest in peace, Billy. -- Dave

Rest in piece Bill

Very sorry to hear about Bill´s passing. He was a high school classmate who we saw several win last few years until his illness prevented him from getting around much. Love to his family.