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William Hehir Obituary

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William B. Hehir

June 13, 1929-June 22, 2007Bill was the son of the late Lyman and Helen Hehir, and the brother of the late Lyman Thomas Hehir. He was born in San Francisco, graduated from St. Ignatius High School and the Univ. of California Berkeley. Bill served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. After a career as a Labor Conciliator and Mediator for the State of California, he retired to enjoy cooking, traveling, his Tahoe cabin and family.Bill is survived by Gail, his loving wife of 47 years, his children and their spouses Carole (Mark) Schmitt, Bill (Kristin) Hehir, Gail (Bob) Kulick and Barbara (Scott) Olsen. Devoted Grandfather to Victoria, Matthew, Elinor, Patrick, Keith, Christina and Morgan.Friends are invited to attend a Rosary held on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Darling Fischer Mortuary in Los Gatos. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos. Contributions may be sent to The Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund at P.O. Box 907, Los Gatos, CA 95031.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jun. 25, 2007.

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Daniel Connell

June 28, 2007

The cruises on which Denise and I sailed with Gail and Bill were made much more enjoyable by their company. The great times we shared with Bill will always be in our thoughts.

Daniel Connell, St. Ignatius class of '49.

Micki Callahan

June 27, 2007

Bill was a wonderful guy. I was privileged to work with him when I first became a state mediator. My sincere condolences to his family.

David Hart

June 27, 2007

BILL WAS A CO-WORKER AND A GOOD GUY. MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

Curtis Lyon

June 27, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. I learned quite a bit from Bill about mediation and elections; his specialty.

Paul Roose

June 27, 2007

On behalf of the CA State Mediation and Conciliation Service, I want to extend our condolences to the family. Bill was a valued member of our organization for years. He will be missed.

Leann Connell

June 26, 2007

Dearest Hehir's

My heart and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Love to you all,
Leann

Peter & Debbie Llama & Family

June 25, 2007

Our love prayers and thoughts are with each of you during this time. Bill was a dear man and will be missed.

Bob Fairbanks

June 25, 2007

We'll miss you, Bill. You were a good guy and a fine classmate.
Bob Fairbanks, St. Ignatius High '47

June 25, 2007

Barbara, Scott, and family,
Sincere condolences from you friends at Fair Isaac.

Margaret Diggins

June 25, 2007

Dear Gail,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May Bill's soul rest in peace.
Be assured of my prayers,
Love,
Margaret Diggins

Joe and Maura Keenan

June 25, 2007

Bill, Kristin and family: We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days to come. Godspeed.

Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills

June 24, 2007

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