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William Windsor Obituary

William Dean Windsor, Jr., age 63, after a short valiant fight with
cancer, fell asleep peacefully at home on Friday, October 14th, 2005, his spirit to rest eternally with his Lord. Dean was born November 15, 1941 to William Dean Windsor, Sr. and Edna Thiel. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Shirley; daughters Kimberly Windsor of AZ, Mary Blaisdell (Glenn ) of CT, and Jacqueline Blake (Rolla) of MO; seven grandchildren - Beverly, Andrew, Bradley, Spencer, Cassie, Chance and Sarah; four brothers David (Mary Kay), Edward, Phillip - all of OH, Joseph of MT; three sisters Rita Bridges of OH, Leetha Windsor of KS and Sharon Koberna (Alan) of AZ, brother and sister-in-law Paul and Joan Hamblen of OH. His parents, brother Charles Wayne and step-son Michael Robinson preceded him in death. Dean was such a unique person and gifted with the ability and fortitude to meet challenges in life. He will be forever missed by family and friends. Visitation Tues. 5 to 8 p.m. at Sonoran Skies Mortuary, 5650 E. Main, Mesa, AZ. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wed. Oct. 19 at Mesa City Cemetery 212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 19, 2005.

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Thomas Walker

October 19, 2005

His spirit of giving and love will live with us the rest of our lives.

Alika Kumar

October 19, 2005

Thinking of you and your family as you remember your husband Dean. May you find peace, comfort and loving memories today and always.



- Alika Kumar, Arizona Minority Business Development Center.

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