William V. Hare

I was saddened to learn of Bill Hare's death. I first met him in 1959 when I was a pathology resident at UMC. He later recruited me to join the group at Baptist in Jackson. I regarded him as a mentor and a good friend, and I know he will be greatly missed.

I have wonderful memories of Bill, Jeff and family. Think pathologists were taught how to wind long tales, tell jokes and relate war stories....as they did them all so well. Carl has been dead 16 years and the memories of our gatherings with friends are indelible. May God bless you and strenghten you during the endless days and sleepless nights.

Love and prayers,
Jan Magee Evers
aka Mrs. Carl Gustav Evers

Bill was a wonderful stepfather and grandfather, and he'll be greatly missed. I'm sure, however, we'll keep him alive in our hearts with funny stories, fond memories.... Which of us can ever hear, for example, the words "under the spreading chestnut tree..." without thinking of him? And smiling!

Grandpa Hare was one of the most interesting people I have ever known; I am sure I am not alone in that assessment. In fact, on several occasions, friends of mine went down to Slidell/Lacombe with Dom and I on our way to N.O., and we would stay with Grandma and Grandpa for a night or two. My friends would always be impressed (and tell all of our other friends in Atlanta how cool my Grandpa was) with his knowledge and his stories from working in oncology/pathology. Two of my friends even said they wanted to adopt him as their grandfather! I personally will always remember eating cherry ice cream with him when he and Grandma were still living in Chattanooga and being grossed out by his "bachelor snacks" especially the sardines. And of course the stamp collection Grandpa helped me start when I was in middle school is something that I will always have. He will be deeply missed.

Just want to express my condolensces to Jeff and the rest of the family. Thanks to Dr. Hare, I have fabulous memories of growing up with another pathologist's child—summers swimming at River Hills, fishing during parties at Dr. Brunson's lakehouse, Casey Elementary, etc. Jeff, even though distance has seperated us I'll always think of you fondly. It hurts to lose a father, especially as great as yours and mine. May time and the love of friends who care help lessen your heartache. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch.
Sincerely,

Dr. Hare was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I worked with/for him in the early '60s at UMC and other great pathologist - Dr. Joel Brunson, Dr. Carl Evers, Dr. Katie Goetz, Dr. Roger Arhelger and all of the brilliant young medical students they taught and nurtured. He was a true inspiration to anyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him on any level. God blessed all of his family and friends with his presence.