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William Wise Obituary
On 8/19/11 our loving husband, father, grandfather (Pop-Pop), brother, and friend quietly slipped from this world to the next. Bill was a native Phoenician born 10/07/43. He attended Madison Elementary Schools, Central High, and A.S.U. In 1965, Bill married his best friend, Candice, and recently celebrated their 46th anniversary. Bill worked in the insurance industry for many years. The last six years were spent happily working at Vista Verde Golf Course. The births of his two grandchildren, Chace and Brooklyn, added untold joy to his life. He is survived by his wife Candice, daughter, Kendall, son Brandt and his wife Trina, beloved grandchildren Chace and Brooklyn, brothers Bob Wise (Linda), and Ron Wise (Roberta), sisters Pat Stover (Duffy), Jeri Kruszyna (Dan), and many nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 26 at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.,Scottsdale,from 5:30-7:30. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 1:00 P.M. at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church,6300 E. Bell Road,Sottsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial gift be given to La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in the name of Bill Wise or a donation be made in memory of Bill Wise to UMom New Day Center, 3300 E. Van Buren, Phx., 85008 or Sunshine Acres Childrens Home, 3405 N. Higley Road, Mesa, 85215.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Wise
Courtland Stribley
August 27, 2011
Mr. Wise I will never forget your great sense of humor, and the way you made everbody laugh. I am thankful that the Stribley family had the opportunity to meet a warm hearted man / baseball coach. You will be missed, but thankyou for all the great memories I get to keep in my heart. God Bless You, and your family.
Len Moss
August 27, 2011
Bill, you made this world a better place. May all of the cherished and lasting memories help to heal those who loved you back.
August 26, 2011
Bill,we won't forget you at Tonto,who will bring donuts in the morning for the
"The Meeting of the Day" it was great fun,we'll miss you,,,Gobi
Mark Lammle
August 26, 2011
Bill, it was an honor and a pleasure to get to know you over the past five or six years at Vista Verde. You always knew how to make people laugh and smile. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Take care and watch over us.
John Kieber
August 26, 2011
Bill will be greatly missed out at Vista. He truly made everyday out here better with nothing else than his good spirt. God Bless.
August 26, 2011
Dear Candice and Kendall, I can't tell you how much I also miss Bill already. He was my dear friend and we opened Vista Verde many mornings together. I wish you the best of luck and may God bless you both.....John Basten
August 26, 2011
Dad you are my Life, my Best-Friend, my Hero! I don't know what I am going to do without you. I will forever miss you. The pain and emptiness I feel will never go away. You were the BEST most WONDERFUL DAD ever. I love you.
Daddy's little girl, Aaange(Angel)
August 26, 2011
I have lost my husband, best friend, lover, confidante, travel companion....my only love. My heart aches terribly and I miss my partner at my side. My only comfort is in knowing that he is in a better place and awaits me. I miss him so....
Ron & Roberta Wise
August 25, 2011
Bill was a perfect younger brother - I can't say enough good things about him. He was an excellent and caring husband, father and grandfather. He cherished his children and grandchildren more than words can say. He adored each and every one in his extended household and their loss is inexplicably sorrowful. He will never be forgotten by all of those who knew and loved him.
JR Orozco
August 25, 2011
Mrs. Wise, Kendall, Brandt, Trina, Chace, and Brooklyn:
Mr. Wise was a true gentleman. He always welcomed us with open arms and made us feel that we had parents in Arizona.
Our sincere condolences.
Lots of Love,
JR, Stacy and Jorydnne Orozco
August 25, 2011
The last time we saw Uncle Bill, he couldn't get enough of his grandchildren. He just beamed from ear to ear when holding them. He was very blessed to have had that time with them.
Stephen & Lisa (Wise) Bedford
Jack/Irene Higgins/McCourt
August 24, 2011
"Go Dear Friend, Enjoy Your Rest,
For Back On Earth, You Did Your Best"
Bill was a good neighbor,friend and Conscience of our neighborhood. He will be missed by all. Our deepest Sympathy to Candice and the Family
August 24, 2011
I met the Wise family in the early 1960s and have always enjoyed their friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. RIP. Wanda Johnson Myers
Tom Juba
August 24, 2011
Bill, my friend and co-worker the last five years. I will miss the great times we spent together at Vista Verde.
Jeri Kruszyna
August 24, 2011
Words cannot tell how I feel at this time. I have been looking at pictures of when we were children and thinking of childhood memories and we have lots of them. I love you Bill you were a wonderful brother that will stay in my heart forever.
Gene Cox
August 24, 2011
I met Billy in the early 1950's we would ride together our bikes to school. He was and is a good man and friend i will miss him .
Sallie Brown
August 24, 2011
Candice and family... My heart goes out to all of you. Bill was one of the nicest guys I've known. Great cousin-in-law. He will be extremely missed by many. RIP Bill.
Joe Rosenhamer
August 24, 2011
He was the nicest person I've had the priveledge to know. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to Kendall and her family. Rest in Peace Mr. Wise.
Diana Wise
August 24, 2011
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
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