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Justin Smith
March 29, 2011
Bill Toliver every thing these fine people have said is true. You are one of a kind. You will never be forgotten.
Mark Muzzall
March 22, 2011
It was very sad news to hear of Bill's passing. I got to know Bill threw my work as a Fed Ex courier. He was one of the nicest men I have met in my life. When ever I showed up at his house he was always quick to offer a water or a gatorade. As time past we got to know one another and exchange stories, his work as a Medical examiner and my father's work as a coroner.
He loved his family, and he loved his daughter,Dominique; of whom he spoke of often, and he loved music. I will miss Bill, and I will miss his stories.
I am grateful for having met him, and lessened by his loss. Every time I go by his road or go down it, I will think of him.
March 2, 2011
I am so sorry I have not been in touch. I send my condolences and prayers to Billy's family.
My name is Zoe Ann. I have known the Toliver family since we were kids.
Nina (Tootsie) lived with my family in St. Paul Minn. In fact Billy, Donald and Mickey stayed with us for a short while. I hope you find peace in your loss. Tootsie if you see this please get in touch with me. Love to all.
February 27, 2011
I just heard the sad news of one of the nicest people I have met in my live, Bill Toliver. I would have never made the journey that I made to what I am now. What a wonderful person he was, they just don't make them like him anymore. To his family and his wife my thoughts are with you. Jack and Kathi Behan/New Mexico
Felipe Fernandez
February 27, 2011
I had the opportunity to work with Bill at the Medical Examiner's Office in San Francisco. What a wonderful, selfless man as reflected in many of the Guest Book entries. Thank you Bill for giving me valuable life tools and for showing me the way around this beautiful city.
May his family find peace at this difficult time.
Many Blessings to the Toliver family.
February 25, 2011
I am sorry to learn that Billy has passed on. I met him through his brother, Jim, at the DSF in the early 1970's. I am praying that the family will find peace during this difficult time.
Marjorie Walsh-Scott
Dianne Seeber
February 22, 2011
I know he brought so much joy to Genevieve and certainly she, Dominique and the rest of the family will cherish many fond memories.
February 22, 2011
When I knew Bill, everyone called him "Billy." I'll never, ever forget him. He had just gotten out of the Armed Services. He taught me many things - especially how to do the twist! We had a lot of good times together in the "olden days." Very sorry to hear of his death.
Sue Jornlin Seel, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Justin Fawsitt
February 21, 2011
Bill was a beautiful and soulful man. It was my privilege to have known him. He had many wonderful stories to relate, like the one about meeting John Coltrane. Bill did me the honor of playing drums on a CD of some of my songs. My sincere condolences go out to his lovely family.
Carol Mendell Hughes
February 20, 2011
Bill Toliver was a special human being. His warmth, enthusiasm, and caring were genuine, affecting all who met him. I remember morning meetings at Delancey St., with Billy luring hundreds of groggy residents to join him in loud and rousing verses of "oh, What a Beautiful Morning" or Zippity-
do-Dah". May the love and good-will he generated continue on through each of us who had the great fortune to know him. My love and gratitude go out to Genevieve, who found me after 20 years and let me know. Blessings to Dominique and the Toliver family.
Sheila Bruce
February 20, 2011
I met Bill in the mid-sixties when he was a jazz group playing at a small club on Haight St., greatly talented, super-nice, fun and hilarious. Prayers go out to the family left behind, so sorry for your loss.
Rosie Robinson
February 20, 2011
What a surprise to see Bill's obit. My mother, Daisy Lucas, helped raise Bill, his brothers Jimmy, Donald and Mickey and their sister Nina. I've often thought about all of them and my husband, Bill, and I have wondered where they all are now.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Rosie(Clemons)Robinson
Brian Turner
February 20, 2011
May God Bless you.
Neptune Society of Northern California
February 19, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Albert Alioto
February 18, 2011
I knew Bill thirty years ago. Each day I met him was a little
brighter than any day that I didn't. What a wonderful man. The world was a better place because he was a part of it.
Ellen Press
February 17, 2011
February 17, 2011
It's hard to believe that Bill is no longer with us. If he had only blessed us with his warmth, it would have been sufficient (dayenu) If he had only uplifted us with his kind spirit, dayenu. If he had only cared deeply about others, dayenu. If he had only been a loving family man: husband and father, brother and son, it would have been sufficient-dayenu. G-d bless you Bill, may you rest in peace. Can I get a Dayenu y'all?
Bobbie Becker
February 17, 2011
Bill Toliver to me is Seder at DSF, a Jewish Southern Baptist version with, "can I get an Amen" and the " congregation shouting "Dayenu'. What an amazing man who could take a religious holiday and draw us all in. There is not a person in the world who witnessed it who will ever forget him. My regards to the Toliver family. Safe trip wonderful man.
Barbara Gervasio
February 17, 2011
I am deeply sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember Bill from DSF in the 70's and 80's. He was a great inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with the Toliver family.
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