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William Kuhs Obituary
December 12, 1937 November 17, 2022
William Bill Clarence Kuhs passed away on November 17, 2022 at 84 years of age in Bozeman, Montana.
Bill was born December 12, 1937, in Bakersfield, California, to Clarence and Frances (Meske) Kuhs. He graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1955 and then received his B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1959 and his M.S. in 1960 from the University of California at Berkeley. Bill attended Georgetown Law School where he served as Associate Editor for the Georgetown Law Journal, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1966.
Upon graduating from Georgetown, Bill was admitted to the bar in 1966 in both the District of Columbia and California. Bill began his career working for the California Department of Water Resources in Sacramento. A short time later Bill returned to Bakersfield to pursue an exemplary legal career. In 1978 Bill opened the Law Offices of William C. Kuhs, and in 1979 formed a lasting partnership with James R. Parker, Jr. Bill was a talented trial lawyer and noted water law expert. He practiced law for 51 years and retired from Kuhs & Parker 2017.
In his personal life Bill was an avid outdoor enthusiast and gym rat. He had a passion for hunting and fishing since childhood and loved bringing his German short-hairs on his outdoor adventures. In 2009, Bill and Marilyn Tracy, moved to Bozeman, Montana, to enjoy their mutual love of the great outdoors, their dogs, hunting and fishing.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and Marilyn. Bill is survived by his four children, Charlene (Ed) Ferrell, Steven (Ginger) Kuhs, Robert (Sara) Kuhs and Laura (Troy) Lynch and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. Robert Kuhs, Thomas Kuhs, Steve Kuhs, Ryan Kuhs, Carson Kuhs, Troy Lynch, Edward Ferrell, and John Robidart will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers include Brock Lynch and Matt Hillier.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made in memory of William C. Kuhs - noted on memo line, payable to Mayo Clinic - Head & Neck Cancer Research, Attn: Dept. of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Should you have any questions, call 855-852-8129.
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CHERYL J STAMPS-CARTER
November 21, 2024
Uncle Bill, remembering you today is wonderful. Say Happy Thanksgiving to all the Kuhs family in Heaven. To your family here the same. I miss the wonderful cooking of the Kuhs women. I miss Aunt Francis's humor and Uncle Clarence's stance. I miss your resolution and humor. It was a great era, a wonderful memory. Charlene, Steven, Robert, and Sarah you had a great, great father and family.
I sadly have to let you know Ramona(Mona my sister) left this world in July. I hope she is with all the Kuhs in Heaven. Bill watch out for Her.
I love you all, Cheryl Stamps-Carter of Oregon.
Ramona Richwood
February 10, 2023
I am telling a story told to me by my mother Florence stamps bills aunt. When bills mom Frances went into labor with Bill, his dad Clarence was station in England somewhere and Clarence got terrible stomach cramps he went to medics there in severe pain and the time when Bill was born, Clarences' stomach pain stopped. Just alittle story told to me. My parents boots and Florence loved Bill very much. Ramona (stamps) Richwood
CHERYL JANE STAMPS-CARTER
December 6, 2022
Uncle Bill was an amazing person. He was always my, Cheryl, idol. He was the light of my family's KUHS. Loved Clarence, Francis, & Bill Kuhs. I remember him at the ranch, our house, &their house. I guess he impressed me with his strength and convections.
Once at the ranch we were walking up the hill through the brush.. Bill ahead said don't be afraid of snakes(but I WAS) for if you stomp your feet they will scatter. There were alot of snakes but he had confidence.
He really inspired me &I graduated from Cal State Bakersfield and had 26 years as Medical Technologist @KMC for 26 years because of him &our family KUHS'.
Last time I saw Uncle Bill was at the gym. He sat on the end of the bench towel at neck, forlorn & tired, resting deep in thought.
I always wished to see&talk again.
Terry and I moved to Oregon as he moved to Montana. To enjoy this earth as it should be enjoyed. Forests, rain, snow, and flowers and animals our parents loved.
He loved Clarence and Francis and his daughters and Sons. I am sure his memories of Bakersfield were always sacred as Home.
I will see you in Heaven Bill & Kuhs Family inclusive. Please rest in Peace Uncle Bill.
Notify me at [email protected] OR 6617179654 with "Uncle Bill".
Love pictures and stories and history of family.
Cheryl, Terry, Katie, Cory, Tiffany, and Chris and grandchildren and great grandchild.
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Flowers to Uncle Bill and family. Rest in Peace
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Uncle Bill was always my, Cheryl, my idol. He was an amazing person. Yes he had his quirks.
When I was a girl, Bill come visit Grandma&-Pa, Mona and I. We adored him. Clarence& France's was a place we visited often. Loved her flowers&Grandma's.
Uncle Bill & Senator Stiern helped with our adoption to Grandma&-Pa.
Last time I saw Uncle Bill was at the gym. He was sitting at the end of a bench (1990's). He looked forlorn and resting.
I too moved from Bakersfield to Aumsville, Oregon. I have also enjoyed life here at large. Love it here as Bill loved Montana I suppose. Wish so many times to have seen Bill again. Maybe in Heaven with our family.
To Bill's family contact me at [email protected]. mention beloved Uncle Bill Kuhs.
Ramona (Stamps) Richwood
December 4, 2022
My memories of my Uncle Bill are very strong. Target practice at the ranch working up there. He always wrestled with me at our home. My parents Boots and Florence Stamps loved Bill very much he was a son to them. My sister (Cheryl Stamps Carter) and I loved him too. It is with great since of loss that we here of his passing. May the lord give you peace at this difficult time. With all my love Ramona (Stamps) Richwood
Larry hitchcock
November 30, 2022
College fraternity brother, roommate 1957 and3 yrs, very sad to receive message that bill has passed, wonderful guy, good friend and fellow gym rat. We enjoyed good times. Attended his wedding, played some golf, did some board surfing in Santa Cruz. Good friend!!
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