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William Guis Obituary
Medford, OR - William Blair Guis, born October 14, 1945 in Annapolis, MD, died November 25, 2019 in Medford, OR due to complications from cancer. Bill attended Brookfield Central High School, Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin Law School. A veteran of the US Navy, Bill spent most of his career as a lawyer practicing in Milwaukee. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan Clark and son Matthew Olsen. He is survived by his sisters Margaret Guis (Reardon West) of San Francisco, CA, and Amy Guis (Marvin Fenner) of Sacramento, CA, and children Ellen Gayton (Jeff) of Ashland, OR, Kathleen Guis (Andrew Warner) of Berkeley, CA, and Lisa Guis, of Berkeley, CA, six grandchildren and twelve nieces and nephews.
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Lisa
March 19, 2024
I love you Dad
D. Michael Guerin
December 11, 2019
Bill was a great guy . We had many informal conversations when we both had offices in the same building. I was always impressed with his intellect and insight into the issues of the day.
I am very sorry to learn of his death and also sorry I did not have the opportunity to share my respects for him during his last illness
carolyn sonneborn mayr
December 9, 2019
Bill and I were friends all of our lives, starting in grade school. We were both in band and dance band at BCHS. After the tragic death of Bill's wife Joan, I reached out to Bill, and we always got together when I was in Milwaukee.
After he moved to Medford, we emailed regularly- often discussing politics and the art of the crossword puzzle (we were both avid NYT readers). Proud parents and grandparents, we shared many stories and photographs of our children and grandchildren. When I last heard from Bill on October 29, he was optimistic about the future. How sad to lose him!!!
Kevin and Cindy Mathews
December 6, 2019
Ellen, Kathy and Lisa, Kevin and I are so sorry to learn of your dad's death. We didn't know he was ill so this came as a real shock.
These past few years have challenged you with too many unexpected good byes and heartbreak. I hope you can hold onto each other for the strength and courage to navigate through the grief and loss.
We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and hold you in our hearts.
Love and tender blessings,
Cindy and Kevin
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