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William "Bill" Wride, 64, of Loveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 12, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Bill was born in Hobbs, NM to Elson and Anna Mae Wride. The family moved to Tripoli, Libya when he was young. Bill and his twin brother, Don, attended high school in Lugano, Switzerland. Upon graduation, Bill returned to his parents' hometown of Loveland, CO
Bill graduated from UNC Greeley with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. He then achieved a Master's degree through Lesley University. His passion for teaching led him to BF Kitchen Elementary School where he taught kindergarten for 29 years, retiring in 2019. He touched the lives of many families as he influenced young minds through education, singing, and playing the guitar.
Bill is survived by his wife Christine (his "Beauty") Wride, his stepchildren, Kylie and Jacob Lucio, his twin brother Donald Wride (Ginny) his sisters Kathy Shideler (Brian), Libbie Wride, Ellen Wride and his sister-in-law, Susan, many nieces and nephews, his Valley Christian Church family and his best furry friends Maizy and Gus Gus.
Bill is reunited in heaven with his parents and brother Charlie Wride.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the organization Dementia Together, which was an incredible support for Bill and Christine during this journey. dementiatogether.org
Services are planned for Sunday April 30th at 2pm at Valley Christian Church 697 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO.
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Ellen Hodges
May 27, 2025
I had the privilege of teaching alongside Bill in 2010-2011. Bill was steady, kind, and deeply committed to his students. He brought music to the classroom, sang with the children, and had a quiet way of making every child feel seen. I will never forget the story of him accepting a student's dare to kiss a giraffe -- then actually going to the zoo with his family to do it. His passing is far too soon, I am sorry to hear this. But his kindness, creativity, and patience he gave so many live on. I am thankful to have know him. He was a nice person and teacher.
Preflight asturi
May 6, 2024
He was my kindergarten teacher and taught me the basics to life. We would jump around and do silly dance until the whole class was tired. He was so loving I miss him and I hope heaven treats him well.
Judy Vaughan
May 10, 2023
I am so sorry to the Wride family for this loss. I remember Bill so fondly from our days in Libya. He was a very good person with such a strong moral compass. I am sure his students adored him. May he Rest in Peace and I thank God for the gift of his life.
Athan Hernandez
May 2, 2023
He was my kindergarden teacher and had always found a way to make us happy, I remember his love for giaraffes and loved his students. He will always have a place in our hearts. Rest In Peace.
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Debbie Long
April 30, 2023
Mr Wride was an amazing teacher and an even more amazing person. He was my son Zach´s kindergarten teacher...but it didn´t stop there. 2 weeks after starting first grade with Ms Canaiy my son had a serious injury and spent 7 months in the Critical Care Unit at Children´s Hospital. Mr Wride and Ms Canaiy drove to Denver 2 nights a week to read and work with him so he wouldn´t be behind when he was finally able to go back to school. He looked out for and loved his students as if they were his own. Praying for strength for his family during this time of loss.
Natasha
April 30, 2023
Mr. Wride was was a memorable teacher when I started school. I remember him still to this day and I'm 36 years old. Such a kind soul, gentle personality, and heart of gold. He left an impact on this world and he will be deeply missed. Soon, I will become a doctor, and feel he was a large part of how I started my education, and will always remember his encouragement. Praying for strength for his family during this time of loss.
Dante
April 30, 2023
I had Mr Wride for kindergarten, he was one of the coolest teachers I could've asked for.
Beth Sowders
April 21, 2023
Bill Wride was our children´s kindergarten teacher and as we read this we began to sing the song "I Like Kindergarten " a simple song that stuck with us for 30 years ! You Mr Wride were a teacher for the ages ! One of the Best ! Praying for your entire family during this time .
Andy & Beth Sowders
Kara Sowders Hinojos !
Kara Hinojos (Sowders)
April 21, 2023
Mr Wride was my Kindergarten teacher and every time he saw me he would great me by my full name!! Even when I went back to see him before I graduated high school.
RIP Mr Wride!!
Amy Wood-Chavarria
April 19, 2023
Bill was my son, Drake´s, kindergarten teacher. He was also my friend and my mentor. My heart is broken to receive the news of his passing. He was a wonderful teacher and loved every child. He was the best!!! I´m so sad and sorry for his family and their loss!!!
Dave Mills
April 18, 2023
I was a volunteer literacy tutor at BF Kitchen. I asked Bill if I could volunteer in his kindergarten class. He allowed me to help anytime I wanted to. Once when he had a male student teacher plus me in his class, we had three men teaching that class of kindergarteners. I loved hearing him teaching with his guitar.
A. R.
April 18, 2023
Mr. Wride was my kindergarten teacher for my 2 older sisters and me. I´ve seen him around Loveland since kindergarten at a Runza Restaurant and a few other places as I became more grown. My favorite memory, that I can remember, is he caught me eating another classmates popcorn and I claimed to have done it because I saw a spider in it and had to eat it, although he wasn´t pleased I was eating another classmates snack it makes me chuckle today. I remember the guitar playing and the fun twist on learning he had. Coming across this obituary unlocked some memories I didn´t really know I had still. My condolences to the family and close friends.
Helen R STREEKSTRA
April 18, 2023
My prayers and sympathy are with the family and friends of Bill. Special sympathy and prayers to Don and Ginny Wride.
May God grant you peace and comfort.
Blessings
Helen Streekstra
Gail Canaiy
April 18, 2023
Bill...
My dear friend and long-time teaching partner. Such a loving and caring friend. We were all so blessed having Bill in our lives.
My greatest love and sympathy go to all of your family. May you have peace and joy as you celebrate all the memories of your lives together.
Love, Gail Canaiy
Gail Canaiy
April 18, 2023
Bill...
To my dear friend and long-time teaching partner.
May the Lord bring you love and peace as he takes you home.
Love, Gail Canaiy
Lin Kuzmich and Family
April 18, 2023
Bill was my definition of a caring and wonderful teacher! He was one of the most honorable people I knew. We wish Bill's family joy in his memory and peace as they bond together.
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