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William Craig Toney

Portland, Oregon

1943 - 2018

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William Craig ToneySept. 25, 1943 - Jan. 23, 2018 William was born in Portland to Carolyn and Bill Toney Sept. 25, 1943. He died at home in Government Camp Jan. 23, 2018. He graduated from Madison High class of '61. Art student at Portland State and Brooklyn Museum School.Painter, Designer,...

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Franklin has joined you. Look after him.

Bill a master painter of the mountains he loved

Mt. Hood backpacking early 1960's

Crater Rock early1960's

Mt. Hood summit in cutoff Levi's early 1960's

I loved him. Franklin and I miss him and wish he could have met his newest grandson.

I loved him. Franklin and I miss him and wish he could have met his newest grandson.

There will be a memorial for Bill on Sunday, September 23rd at his home in Government Camp. There will be opportunities to purchase some of Bill's paintings. Please get in touch with me if you would like to join us or have any questions.
Serra Toney

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there. I did not die

-Mary Elizabeth Frye

My dad will always be the...