Marblehead, Massachusetts
Always Using Kindness
William M. Weems paid attention to the small things in life, right down to the white tennis shoes he always wore. Gifts were more than presents, they were always a little part of himself: the lighter used in "Blood Simple" he gave to his movie buddy, or the steel theme (to represent the 10th anniversary) he built on last year -- down to the antique steel pens used to write the menu -- to celebrate his marriage to his wife, Lisa.
"His life was really based on what he could do to enhance the lives of others," said friend Cynthia Gardner. "Most importantly his wife and daughter Zoe."
"Love my girls," he said as he headed out for United Flight 173 a day earlier than necessary to accompany clients to Los Angeles and see relatives. A 46-year-old freelance commercial producer who lived in Marblehead, Mass., he went against type. "He always did things with kindness," said Dan Lincoln, the movie buddy who worked with him since 1986, "and a nice word."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 28, 2001.
A freelance producer of TV commercials, William Weems was headed from Boston to Los Angeles aboard United Flight 175 when it crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center, said his wife, Lisa.
Weems, 46, lived in Marblehead, Mass., on the coast of the Atlantic, north of Boston. He had a 7-year-old daughter Zoe.
Bill has been in my thoughts and prayers. Many of us missed Bill and other classmates at the CHS class reunion last October. I miss Bill's freckles, white sneakers, and always bringing a smile to an audience.
DeAun Viole' Twogood
September 12, 2024 | School
Still think of you all the time. Blessed to have known you and worked with you and called you a friend.
Beth (Doty) Prus
September 11, 2024
All I could think about at his memorial service was ........no, really, Bill was actually that nice and that kind. People always speak so highly of those who've left us at a funeral, but Bill Weems was the real thing. One of the best human beings I've ever known and working with him was always a joy.
Tom Walden
September 13, 2021 | Stites, ID | Friend
20 years gone. Miss you so much, buddy.
Dan Lincoln
September 12, 2021 | Lunenburg, MA | Friend
It's been 20 years since you were taken and it's just as hard to find the right words to say now that is was then. My tribute to you is smiling at as many people as I possibly can because I always saw a smile on your face.
Michelle Cutler
September 11, 2021 | Danvers, MA | Acquaintance
Love to you and your family always. You were always so fun in Carelli’s class! Knew you were destined for greatness. Prayers and Blessings Bill, to you and your family.
Cindy Vickers
September 11, 2021 | Las Vegas, NC | Classmate
20 years now, it’s not possible. We were great friends, actors, and cut ups. By now his daughter must be grown. Sadly, she missed having a dad all those years. RIP.
Dan Misko
September 11, 2021 | Santa Cruz, CA | Friend
Missing you my friend❤
Ann McKallagat
September 11, 2021 | Newburyport, MA | Friend
On the 20th Anniversary of this terrible event, I am taking time to remember my classmate Bill Weems. I went to Lawrence Junior High, where I met him in my first Drama Class, and Chatsworth High School for 3 years in Play Production class. He was consistently funny, just hysterical - I sometimes couldn’t catch my breath from laughing so hard. Still remember when we played husband and wife in Cheaper By the Dozen; I was so scared and he settled me down with gentle poking and reassurance....
Cecelia Crawford (née Stoup)
September 10, 2021 | Chatsworth, CA | Classmate