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William George "Bill" Meiners

1945 - 2024

William George "Bill" Meiners obituary, 1945-2024, San Martin, CA

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

William Meiners Obituary

Bill passed away Sept 28, 2024 after a sudden illness. Husband of Alicia (Smith) of Yuba City since 1967. Bill had a career as a mainframe systems programmer with IBM, SBC, DSSI and ASG that spanned 40 years. He was an avid musician and enjoyed playing bluegrass guitar with his many musical friends. He was a longtime member of the California BlueGrass Association. He enjoyed traveling to Bluegrass festivals and playing music with their many friends in the evenings. Bill also enjoyed golf and was active in the Mexican American Golf Association. Bill's other loves were his home in San Martin and the animals he raised and cared for. Bill was an Air Force veteran stationed mainly at Beale AFB in Marysville, CA. He had grown up and went to high school in Ferguson, MO. Bill worked briefly at McDonnell Aircraft. He was in the department developing the Apollo spacecraft before enlisting in the Air Force.

He is survived by wife Alicia and sisters Kathy and Mary (Shaw), brother John and nieces and nephews. He was also a brother in law, uncle and great uncle.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm. It will be held at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill CA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gilroy Dispatch from Oct. 4 to Oct. 25, 2024.

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Debbie (Clark) Dant

January 31, 2025

Dear Alicia,
I´m heartbroken for you my friend. You and Bill weren´t just a married couple but also Best Friends. Just recently I discovered that Bill had passed. I´ve left a couple messages on you home answering machine. but I´m second guessing if I left my phone number. So, I´ll send it to you on this page. Please when you´re up to talking give me a call or send a text to let me know how you´re doing.
Sending you much love and a big hug.
Debbie (Clark) Dant 386-961-9377

John Williamson

January 1, 2025

Bill introduced me to flatpicking in 1980.
He taught me everything I know about Bluegrass.
Bill helped me win and place in flat picking contests in the early ot's.
Jams, festivals, and just sittin' on the back porch pickin' Sally Goodin' or something.
I'm sorry I lost touch.
Love you brother.

Larry and Mary Roberts

October 23, 2024

Alicia, we are so sorry to hear of bills passing. We have so many fond memories of "the red haired boy" you were always wonderful neighbors and great friends. Love and hugs to you... bill will be missed by many. Larry and Mary Roberts

Les and Lupe Trevino

October 21, 2024

Bill THANK YOU for Being our friend,We will you. You made Trips, Music, Golf and few drinks a HOLD LOT BETTER. Guillermo you will always be EL REY. Lesandlupe Trevino

Gail Shaw

October 12, 2024

Alicia,
I was sad to read the news of Bill´s passing. Please know I´m praying for you and your family´s peace, comfort and strength.
Gail Shaw

Steve Britton

October 8, 2024

Bill was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. The afterlife better be ready for a hearty greeting of "howdy!" He will be missed.

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16450 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA

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