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He was born in Akron in 1933 to Lila Kitti McCormick and R. Keith McCormick. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Grinnell College and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Beginning in 1959 on Wall Street, he had a long career as a stock broker. In 1960, he came to Piqua to open a brokerage office for Greene & Ladd. He moved to Dayton with Greene & Ladd and became a partner in Cowen & Co., until it was purchased by Societe Generale in 1998. He continued to serve his clients through Lehman Brothers, Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley until his retirement in January, 2013. Throughout his career, he was recognized as a top investment advisor in Dayton.
Mr. McCormick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy D. McCormick of Dayton; his sister, Patricia McCormick of Jeffersonville, Vermont; his children, Wendy McCormick (Kevin Fleming) of Evansville, Indiana, Kelly McCormick (Robert Cohen) of Centennial, Colorado, Meg Stenson McCormick (Jeff Brown) of Denver, Colorado and Kathryn McCormick of San Luis Obispo, California; and by his nine grandchildren, Lydia, Joanna and Abigail Fleming, Gretchen, Morgan and Mackenzie Cohen, Lila, Anna and Jack Stenson.
He was a lifelong athlete and especially enjoyed golf and running.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McCormick
Darl Spencer
May 29, 2013
Dear Judy and family:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. We lived across the street in Cuyahoga Falls from the McCormick Family. Although we had lost contact over the years, we will always remember the many good times we had with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Love and blessings, Darl Spencer
May 29, 2013
Judy and family: Sue and I are so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. You and the girls are in our thoughts. We so enjoyed the holiday pictures and cards even though we didn't see you all that often. We love you all. Ken & Sue Spencer (Akron, Ohio)
Richard C. McCauley
May 20, 2013
For those like Bill who touched our lives, we give thanks. For those who must carry on, we pray for their strength, comfort and peace.
Richard C. McCauley (Sarasota, FL)
Dwayne Bickham
May 18, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
Bill Garton
May 17, 2013
Judy and Family: Sondra and I so briefly enjoyed Bill and your wonderful family during your 50th visit with the Thompsons on Hilton Head. especially "Spaggetti Night ! Bill had that wonderful quality of making even new meets, as I was, instant friends. Love, to you and you family. You all must continue the Hilton Head Thanksgiving Rondezvous ! Bill Garton, Hilton Head Island
Ellen Collie Graden
May 16, 2013
Judy, I was so saddened to learn of your tremendous loss. Reading here again reminded me of his very full life, one that you fully shared. Many wonderful memories. May you take great comfort in having them.
Jim Phelan
May 16, 2013
Judy,
You and Bill were such a wonderful gift to my family, for the few times we had the joy of being with you, during your stay's in Denver. Our first meeting was with great sadness, however we all grew from that experience and made beautiful and lasting friendships. I hope you know how much you meant to us, Bill's soft smile and your, Judy's laugh, with cookies. Our prayers are with you and Bill.
Jim Phelan.....who wrote Lila in last message rather then Judy!!
May 16, 2013
You and your family are in our prayers. Shelley and Thomas McNichols
Bill and Pam Stephens
May 16, 2013
Judy and family - we are so sorry to learn of Bill's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terrible time.
Pam and Malte vonMatthiessen
May 16, 2013
Judy and Bill have been wonderful role models and have helped us to understand how important it is to celebrate the gift of life together. We will miss Bill.
Jim Phelan
May 16, 2013
Bill, I remember your quiet strength. I had the joy of seeing you during your trips to Denver. I was an observer of how much you were loved by your Grandchildren and of course Your children, and beautiful wife. I was honored to know you as a man of integrity, and as a man with quiet strength. You were obviously loved and loved in return.
I am sad for those that will miss you , but glad they will cherish such found memories.
Thank you and Lila for being so kind to my family.
You are in my prayers.
Jim Phelan
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