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Bill was born on June 20, 1964 in Healdsburg, CA. He was a passionate golfer and especially enjoyed golf outings with his brother, Kris. Bill avidly attended Ashley's swim meets and Adam's water polo tournaments and enjoyed listening to his father's jazz ensemble.
Bill was a Recreation Leader for the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department at the George Shirakawa Center and was active with the San Jose City Neighborhood Clean-up Program.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Saratoga, CA on December 12, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program instead of floral gifts. Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1101 South Winchester Blvd., #M-254, San Jose, CA 95128.
""Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...I loved you so ""twas Heaven here with you.'
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Memories and Condolences
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Marc Rehkugler
December 10, 2002
Bill,
Words cannot explain how I feel right now. Our friendship was special, and will always be so. We were more than friends and I am a better person for knowing you. Your shoes can never be filled nor can anyone replace what we had. You will be an important person in my life as long as I breath. Thank you for sharing your life with me and for all the wonderful memories we had over the years. Honestly, when I look back to when we first met, I only have fond memories and big smiles on my face. Sure we had a few bumps but our friendship could never be torn apart. Please watch over me. I miss you so. We spoke every day and I will miss that, I will miss everything that made you the superb human being and friend that you were/are. Pkease know you are forever in my mind and heart. You touched a lot of lives my friend. Joyce misses you too. I am glad she got to know how wonderful you were and how special you were to me. I will always love you.
Take care my friend,
your friend and "brother"
Marc
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