William J. Clemans III

William Clemans Obituary

William J. Clemans III M.D., born January 6, 1932, passed away in his sleep at Scripps Memorial Hospital In La Jolla, CA, on May 20th, 2005, from complications following surgery. Dr. Clemans, a lifelong resident of Florence, AZ, who 8 years ago had purchased a second home in his beloved Mission Beach, practiced medicine in Florence for 42 years. Possessed of a warm and charismatic personality, he was a lightening rod for the banquet of good times. He was fiercely loved by many. As a physician, he delivered thousands of Pinal County residents and was a diagnostician of uncanny abilities sometimes bordering on the supernatural. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Beth Clemans and 5 adult children; Julie Jeane Clark of Austin Texas, William (Billy) of Maricopa, Michael and Tim of Florence and Cecilia Clemans, herself a doctor practicing in New Hampshire. Dr. Clemans is also survived by a brother, Chuck Clemans who lives in San Diego and 11 grandchildren. Doc, we all loved you with biblical force. You will always be with us. Always.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Clemans

12 Entries

Twink

June 2, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to Beth and all the kids. I know the last several years were not the best for Bill so I hope the family can take some comfort in all the wonderful memories which fill your hearts and feel the support of all those who benefited by his being a part of so many lives.

Cy and Lydia Henry

June 1, 2005

Beth, Julie Jean, Bilo, Mike, Tim, and Boo Boo,

It is with great sorrow that I am writing this note. Your family has meant more than you will ever know to Cy and I.

I will always cherish the day that I came by to tell you all that Cy and I were getting married. We were all in your bedroom. It was a day I will treasure forever. I hope you kids remember when you got to come and watch me open my gifts after Cy and I got back from our honeymoon. I know I will.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope we can do something in Florence to celebrate your dad's memory.

Love you all,

Lyd and Cy

Auntie Lynn

May 31, 2005

Bill always said I made him laugh. That was one of my greatest joys. His laughter was contagious and could be heard all over the house. The rides on his back to the reef at La Jolla Cove, piercing my ears with a needle and a cork in the kitchen, the numerous Nogalas trips and eating lobster on the sand, teaching me to drive the old blue jeep and not caring when it stalled in the middle of Main Street, taking time to help me build a snowman even if we did forget the luggage, making friends with a "guy on a bike" at a gas station and bringing Brock Tulley into all our lives, these are just a few of the memories I will remember and cherish forever. But above all, rememeber the laughter. Keep those around you laughing - that would be what he would want for us all. I will miss you dear brother-in-law and love you forever.

Brett Howey

May 31, 2005

Bill - my best to you and your family in this time of sadness.

Regards

Brett Howey

Lonnie Houston

May 31, 2005

Dear Chuck and family,

Sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Lonnie

Craig Killman

May 26, 2005

Dear Beth, Billie, Mike, Timmy, Julie Jean, and Boo Boo, what my Mom and Michele wrote definitely resonates with me as well. I started anticipating Dr. Bill’s and your arrival to the La Jolla Cove Motel weeks before the event and always felt like I just lost my puppy when you guys left. Dr. Bill was well ahead of his time. He knew more about people and how to love them for who they were then anyone I have ever met, even to this day. You were blessed to have him as a husband and father and I was blessed to have known him and will carry those wonderful memories with me for the rest of my days. Love to all…

Meg Arcand

May 25, 2005

My heart is broken. I will miss Dr. Clemans dearly. I am so sorry for your loss. I keep you all in my prayers.

Love,

Meg

sAmbO Chen

May 25, 2005

Bill:

We miss you and your wicked sense of humor dearly. Thanks for sharing so many laughs and drinks and sunsets with us. Your spirit will always be in our hearts. Now go tell those angels your twisted jokes. Let us know if they get it.

GEORGE AND NORA WEINER

May 25, 2005

Bill, we miss you,

Nora and George

CHAS RITTER

May 25, 2005

LOVE

JUST CHAS

Michele (Killman) Russo

May 24, 2005

Dear Beth, Billie, Mike, Timmy, Julie Jean, and Boo Boo,

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. My growing up years are filled with many fond memories of the whole family. Bill was such a great guy. He was so full of fun and mischief. Love and prayers, M.

Evelyn MacCarthy

May 24, 2005

Bill was definitely a fun magnet..his laugh could be heard far and wide..We loved him like family and feel that he made a differnece in our lives...

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