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William Freed Tull

Palmer, Alaska

1934 - 2024

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William Freed TullApril 30, 1934 - November 5, 2024After graduating from Ursinus College, Bill drove to Alaska for an adventure in 1957. When he arrived in Palmer he worked at Matanuska Valley Bank where a co-worker introduced him to a local teacher, June Roripaugh. They wed in 1960 and...

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So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. His mother was my aunt so I knew him from a very young age. He kept in touch with me until recently, too. He even inspired me to attend Ursinus College, his alma mater. Rest in Peace, cousin.

So sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. We knew him many many years ago. He was involved in many things in the Mat Su Valley. Don and Robin Zimmerman

I attended many meetings with Mr. Tull. I always enjoyed speaking with him, I enjoyed his wit and his demeanor. I will remember him fondly, especially seeing him drive his vintage car with his dapper design style, He was one of a kind.

I am so sorry to hear about Bill´s passing. He was quite a guy! He was always so sweet to me and my Dad. My deepest condolences to his family.

Bill gave me my first job in Palmer in 1980. I recall him snacking on raw hamburger during the interview. He introduced me to a number of folks and organizations, including taking over his Little League coaching duties. A twinkle in his eye, and a frantic week losing weight prior to his class reunions, a shrewd and prescient real estate investor who married one of the best women in the world. My best to the kids...and may he rest in peace.

As a bass player, I met Bill back in the mid-70´s playing dixie-land music. Bill was an amazing clarinet player and knew how to let his hair down (no pun intended) along with other lawyers and school teachers, Bill loved life and nurtured many of us along the way including a young Chris Hill who, in my mind was a child prodigy who would have become a star back in the 30´s and 40´s. Bill encouraged Chris to join the dixie-land band and boy did we take off! Bill was a great friend, always...

It was a great pleasure to know Bill over the years and share his sense of humor, laughter, his keen legal mind and his wonderfulness as a fine human being! Yes, there is jazz in heaven, enjoy!

Oh Bill!! I sure enjoyed working with you! You were always so kind and funny. Wanting to hear all my stories about progress serving. I saw you and your band play one time. Y'all were so good! Will Miss seeing you at the coffee shop. Will miss seeing you in that cool ole car of yours. You are a legend for sure. One of the best things about Palmer is you!! I saw you this past summer in palmer. I was so happy to see you. You will never be forgotten ~ may your memory be a blessing and may God...