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Wilson Laney
December 5, 2021
Dear Faith, Heather and Roger, I just learned of Bill's passing from a colleague at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Needless to say I share your grief and sorrow at his passing. Bill was a valued friend, colleague and mentor. He turned me into a quasi-herpetologist while I was working on my MS in Aurora, and then spent more hours with me when I was working on the PhD in Southport. I will never forget his smile, and his joyful enthusiasm. He helped us (me, Chris Benedict and Todd Johnson) release a 7+ foot American Alligator which we caught while trawling up shrimp for me to mark, in Walden Creek. He is much loved by so many of us, and I am sorry that I hadn't talked to him in a while. Best to all of you and I pray for your comfort and peace. Love to all, Wilson.
Francis Gardner
July 14, 2021
There are so many special cherished memories of a true colleague and highly personally respected friend! To know Bill was to love him and his family! His smiling/grin is forever burned into my memory and I shall miss him greatly; as a scientist, educator and friend!
Pamela Lopez
July 13, 2021
I am so very sorry that you have lost such a wonderful father and husband. I graduated from CSU as a biology major in 1980 and took more classes and worked in the biology labs during the following year before I headed off to graduate school. I took several classes with Dr. Bill, did research with him, and enjoyed many amazing field trips under his guidance. I am beyond grateful for having had Dr. Bill as a role model and friend while at CSU and beyond. He played a key role in shaping me as a biologist and teacher, and in giving me a glimpse of what my life could be like as a university professor. I will cherish my many fond memories of Dr. Bill.
Mary Jane Wadkins
July 13, 2021
He was such a joy to be around!
Amrita Lal-Paterson
July 12, 2021
I'm very sorry for your loss. Dr. B was a wonderful person. I always loved his classes.
Hugh Rodgers
July 12, 2021
So sad to learn of the passing of a CSU colleague who was highly respected and admired for his true professionalism. Sincere sympathy to Faith and the family. Hugh & Sandra
John Doheny
July 12, 2021
Dr. Birkhead was one of the best professors I ever had! I admired his enthusiasm towards his subjects and his students. The world needs more like him. I wish you peace in your grief.
kevin arthur
July 12, 2021
sincere condolences. Scanlon family connection.
Brenda Whitten
July 11, 2021
Faith and family,
So sorry for your loss!
I will keep you in my prayers!
Harry and Dottie Lange
July 11, 2021
Dottie and I send you our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you His peace. We know you have many memories from you many adventurous years together.
Barbara Roth
July 11, 2021
We sure enjoyed knowing Bill. Just wish we had more time to visit. It was always a fun and interesting time well spent with Dr. B and Faith. We will miss him too. We send our prayers your way as you celebrate such an extraordinary life.
Barbara Roth and family
Faye Railey
July 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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