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1951
DIED
2016
William Bunch Obituary
Bill was born July 31, 1951, in El Paso, Texas, to William E. Bunch Sr. and Betty L (Campbell) Bunch.
Bill resided in Fairbanks for many of his younger years and returned permanently in 1965. He graduated from Lathrop High School in 1969. While working at Santa's Bakery, he met and married Barbara Lash in 1972. They had two children together: son Christopher and daughter Chanell. Bill also worked at Pepsi and Alaska Beverage/Odom Corp. At the time of his death, he was employed at Quality Sales.
In 1980, he met his wife, Lyn, and they were married in 1984. Together they also had a son, William (Billy).
Bill was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing first as a child with his father, and later with friends. He loved all sports. He bowled during the winter months and played golf during the summer. He coached recreational and competitive soccer for several years. Bill spent many summers with his family and friends at Harding Lake. He especially liked taking a break from the long winters in Fairbanks and vacationing in Hawaii and Mexico with his family.
Bill spent most of his life in Fairbanks and knew many people, both through work and socially. He had many good friends, a few whom he will be joining in heaven, and many here on earth that will miss him greatly. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend.
He is preceeded in death by his father, William E. Bunch Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lyn, and sons Christopher (Dorene) and Billy (Angela) and daughter Chanell (Jason) Masterson, all of Fairbanks; mother Betty L. Bunch; and sister Elizabeth (Darrell) Odom, of Kelseyville, California; as well as three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 p.m. June 11, 2016, at the Elks Lodge. Flowers can be sent to the Elks Lodge on the day of his celebration of life.
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for William Bunch
June 13, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Phi.4:13
Gary Newman
June 12, 2016
I didn't know Bill, but do serve with Chris on the GVEA Board of Directors. If Chris is an example of Bill's legacy, it's a very fine one. Condolences to the family.
Gail Hubble
June 9, 2016
I worked with Bill when I would come to the Fairbanks Market to work with the Quality Sales Group....he was a very Special Person and I will miss him dearly. My condolences & prayers to the Famliy.
arthur La Fave
June 8, 2016
I worked with bill in 1999 thru 2003 and he was a team player, at Odom Co. He will be missed at Odom Company. Arthur La Fave from Janesville Wisconsin. may god bless you.
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Chanell Masterson
June 7, 2016
I am so thankful that my dad had so many good friends. Thank you all. He will be loved and missed until we see him again up in the sky he will wait for us! RIP
Bill Medici
June 7, 2016
Lyn and family,
I will miss Bill at the safety meeting we had every time I came to Fairbanks to work with him and the crowd at Quality! My prayers are with you all!
Denali Purvis
June 7, 2016
We've lost one of the good guys. Rest In Peace, Bill.
Pat Schmidt
June 7, 2016
Lyn I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold deeply in the love of family
Gary Burke
June 7, 2016
Sad to hear of Bill's passing. Played a lot of golf and bowled often with him; good guy, fun times. He will be missed.
Penny Noble
June 7, 2016
Sorry for your loss. I knew Bill from bowling and soccer. Sending prayers.
jerry Hodges
June 6, 2016
Chris and Chanel Jerry and I send our sympathy. We haven't seen him for years but he always acknowledged us, a nice guy. Sorry for your loss, we love you.
Tanya O'Brien
June 6, 2016
Lynn and Family,
My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of grief. Bill was a good friend in my early days in Fairbanks and I always looked for his bright smile and positive words of cheerfulness. I know he will be missed by all that were blessed to call him a friend.
Tanya O'Brien
David "Doc" Akin
June 6, 2016
Bill was just an all around good guy. Am saddened to hear of his passing. Billy, your sun has set , way too soon. Condolences to family and friends....
June 6, 2016
You all are in our prayers!
The Bunch Family,
Cousins,
Joan, Wanda, Gerald and Anita
June 6, 2016
You all are in our prayers!
The Bunch Family,
Cousins,
Joan, Wanda, Gerald and Anita
ZoAnne Boyd
June 6, 2016
Prayers to you Lyn and family.
Randy Blanchard
June 6, 2016
I remember playing a lot of golf with Bill as well as bowling frequently with him. Bill was a true friend and always ready to help anyone needing it. He will be missed by all
Dick & Vickie Bevens
June 6, 2016
So very sorry to hear about Bill - We went to school together and knew him from the bowling alley and more... Prayers and love to your family.....
Pat Rasmus
June 6, 2016
Lyn, I am very sorry to hear about Bill, he will be missed! I first met Bill, when he worked for Pepsi, and I for Coke, we ended up playing softball against each other, then eventually worked togeather for many years at Coke.
Wally & Pati Jones
June 6, 2016
Lyn, such a devastating loss to everyone that loved Bill. I recall nothing but great times with him and yourself over many years. My wife and I were blessed to have known him and our hearts are with you.
Jim Martin
June 6, 2016
Lyn, I am very sorry to hear about Bill. It is so hard to believe that so many of our friends and family are leaving us. I enjoyed very much the years we spent working at Alaska Beverage, bowling, ad hanging out at the lake. He will be missed terribly.
Jim Martin
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